AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSubsea Connectivity Push: Orange is backing the Via Africa project, a 20,000-kilometre Atlantic subsea cable meant to link Nigeria with nearly 20 countries across Africa and Europe, adding alternate routes to cut the impact of fibre cuts, vandalism and congestion. AI for Public Services: Bahrain scored strongly in a UN review for AI readiness in government and landed in the top tier for cybersecurity, pointing to faster adoption of tools and training. AI Adoption Map: A new 2026 snapshot shows the UAE leading AI usage among working-age adults (70%), with Singapore close behind, while even the US—despite major AI firms—sits outside the top 20. Energy Deal-Making: Africa’s Energy Chamber will brief operators at ARPEL in Buenos Aires to build a cross-Atlantic energy corridor and push technology transfer as upstream investment accelerates. Water & Land Tech: FAO trained North African officials on AI and geospatial tools to manage water and ecosystems, including Libya’s MERWAT platform.
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