AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInvasive Species & Water Security: Iraq says the African catfish is now firmly established in rivers and marshes, making eradication “impossible,” and is mapping its spread for a national invasive-species management plan. Health & Local Manufacturing: South Africa’s Aspen Pharmacare secured a licence to manufacture the HIV prevention drug alimatravir locally once approved, aiming to boost access across 129 countries. Education Funding: Nigeria’s Borno State approved N565.7m to pay 2026 external exam fees for 28,789 public-school students (WASSCE, NABTEB, SISE), reducing parent costs. AI Skills Pipeline: Vodacom, the University of Johannesburg and AWS launched an AI partnership to build South Africa’s digital talent and link universities with industry. Digital Learning & Policy: UN University rector Tshilidzi Marwala warned lawmakers they can’t regulate AI without basic understanding, calling for AI literacy from classrooms to boards. Student Support Partnerships: Malawi’s MUST signed an MoU with Othakarhaka Foundation to expand digital skills, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment in Mulanje and nearby districts. Cyberbullying & School Safety: South Africa’s Sadag highlights how online bullying affects students’ mental health and urges digital literacy and stronger school-family responses.
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