AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarine Science & Policy: In Accra, scientists from 21 African countries met under the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and the IAEA to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols for coastal environments, aiming for comparable nuclear and isotopic measurements (20–300 micrometres) to support evidence-based marine protection. Local Tech & Consumer Action: Comoros telecom users are boycotting mobile data after price hikes, with ACTIC and journalist Oubeidillah Mchangama calling for a 24-hour stop on buying airtime or data. Telecom Leadership in the Region: Pierre-Antoine Legagneur, CEO of Yas Togo, is highlighted for driving a rebrand and network expansion tied to a Nokia deal—part of Axian Telecom’s push to unify operations across the Comoros and other markets. Earth & Space Data Gap: A new look at mapping shows less than 30% of the ocean floor is mapped to modern standards, while Mars has far more complete high-resolution coverage. Energy Policy Watch: The IEA reports 113 countries (plus the EU) have introduced measures like lower energy taxes and consumer support in response to the Iran war.
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