AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaritime Security: Reuters reports COSCO has allegedly used concealed systems on its ships for signals intelligence around North America, Europe, and Asia, with China’s 2017 National Intelligence Law requiring support for state intelligence work. Health Tech & Access: Tanzania’s Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute says it’s expanding specialist care, including AI-assisted brain surgery and online booking, and is preparing for AFCON 2027; it also highlights a major urology camp with minimally invasive prostate treatments (Rezūm and HoLEP). Comoros in Global Heritage: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee session in Busan inscribed Comoros for the first time and announced a 2026–2034 World Heritage Strategy for Small Island Developing States with a $13m budget. Biodiversity Data for Islands: A new push argues African herbaria collections—especially in western Indian Ocean islands including the Comoros—must be digitised so researchers and policymakers can access plant records before more biodiversity is lost. Regional Trade & Finance: Tanzania and Comoros plan to deepen ties in trade, investment, financial services, and infrastructure, including easier movement of goods and people. Shipping Crime & Oversight: Reports on Russia’s “shadow fleet” and small unregistered vessels underline how weak maritime registry checks enable sanctions evasion and sea crimes.
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