AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAgritech: A China–Republic of the Congo joint laboratory for modern agricultural technology has opened to deepen research and bring new farming methods to local fields. Chinese-supported techniques have already tripled cassava yields, officials say. Young Innovators: The EU has opened applications for a competition supporting Congolese founders aged 18–35 in digital technology, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and environmental management, with prizes of up to 4.5 million CFA francs. Digital Verification: Congolese Information Agency journalists will receive five days of training from Oct. 26 on checking online claims, authenticating images and using open-source research methods. Forest and Marine Monitoring: A new assessment reports 2.4 million hectares of forest loss in the Congo Basin in 2025. Satellite tracking also detected 27 oil slicks spanning 880 square kilometres in the waters of Conkouati-Douli National Park, highlighting the need for stronger pollution monitoring.
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