AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Access: Congo’s regulator has paired a communications strategy with a plan to give every citizen a postal address, aiming to make digital and public services easier to reach. Mobile penetration is already 94.1%, but an address gives those services a destination. Agritech Research: A new China–Congo agricultural technology lab in Brazzaville will support research and practical farming. Officials say Chinese-backed cultivation methods have tripled cassava yields locally. Young Innovators: The EU has opened a competition for Congolese people aged 18 to 35, seeking projects in digital technology, clean energy, sustainable agriculture and environmental management. Forest and Ocean Watch: A new assessment estimates 2.4 million hectares of Congo Basin rainforest were lost in 2025. Satellite monitoring also found 27 oil slicks covering 880 square kilometres in the waters of Conkouati-Douli National Park, highlighting the challenge of protecting marine habitats. Media Verification: Congolese Information Agency journalists are due to receive training in online fact-checking, image authentication and open-source research from October 26 to 30.
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