AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAgroecology in Senegal: A new rice-and-fish farming study in Lampsar says tilapia and bonytongue can eat the snails that spread schistosomiasis while fertilizing paddies, boosting both health and yields. Academic freedom under pressure: Scholars at Risk’s Free to Think 2026 reports 382 attacks on higher education across 59 countries, driven increasingly by laws, funding controls, and political interference—not just arrests. Senegal’s space push: Sensat engineers in France say Senegal has “mastered the manufacturing process” for homemade satellites, moving from Gaindesat-1A to Gaindesat-1B for environmental and climate data. Climate beyond slogans: A UN-focused piece warns that tree planting can backfire if it targets the wrong ecosystems, especially in drylands. West Africa capital markets: BRVM performance is drawing more international attention, with the integrated regional exchange in Abidjan posting strong gains. Cybersecurity watch: Nigeria recorded 4,906 weekly cyberattacks per organisation in August, up 45% year-on-year. Space diplomacy: Djibouti signed the Artemis Accords, joining an expanding African satellite cohort.
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