AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGeothermal for Comoros: Registration is open for the 11th African Rift Geothermal Conference (ARGeo-C11) in Moroni, 19–24 October 2026, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and investors to speed up geothermal development across Africa. Biodiversity in the Indian Ocean: A new study has rediscovered the rare palm Ravenea latisecta in Madagascar after nearly 100 years, with the species also found in the Comoros—highlighting how much botanical work still remains. UNESCO World Heritage momentum: The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan added 25 new sites, including historic milestones like the first World Heritage listings for Comoros, and approved major expansions and updates. Health tech in practice: A narrative review looks at digital health and community-based care to prevent and manage diabetic foot disease in resource-limited settings—an issue that matters for long-term outcomes and amputations. AfCFTA industrial policy support: The African Development Fund approved a $3.48m grant for five countries including Comoros to strengthen industrial and trade policies and improve AfCFTA implementation, with training and climate- and gender-aware policy tools. Maritime security tech: A report says Iranian and Russian “shadow fleets” use fake websites mimicking African maritime authorities to generate false ship documents and evade sanctions.
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