AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaritime Security & Blue Economy: Nigeria plans to use the €59m EU West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to crack down on illegal fishing in the Gulf of Guinea, with talks in Abuja between Marine Minister Adegboyega Oyetola and EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot. Ebola Preparedness & Travel Controls: The UAE has tightened entry rules tied to the DRC Ebola situation, while WHO reports the outbreak’s confirmed case count has been revised down and contact-tracing is underway. Ocean Conservation Delivery: Africa is set to host the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, with Seychelles highlighted for protecting over 30% of its waters through marine-focused finance tools. AI & Border Tech (Ghana): A Ghana-focused piece argues for “technology-driven boundary permanence” to protect resources, linking the National AI Strategy to stronger border monitoring. Infrastructure & Climate Risk (Nigeria): The Lagos–Calabar coastal highway faces scrutiny over sustainability as sea levels erode the Gulf of Guinea shoreline. Port Project Momentum (Nigeria): Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno pushes the Ibom Deep Sea Port forward in Paris, demanding clear timelines after a feasibility review. Health Systems & Research: Coverage also revisits how outbreak investigations and modern epidemiology help prevent future disease spread.
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