AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCongo River Science: Scientists tracked how Congo River freshwater—about 40,000 cubic metres every second—gets carried hundreds of kilometres offshore by rotating ocean eddies, reshaping models of ocean circulation and marine ecosystems. Ebola & Lab Health: Congo outbreak coverage highlights new Ebola treatment clinical trial starts and a race for rapid Ebola tests, alongside lab safety reporting tied to potential pathogen exposure at a U.S. facility. Wildlife in Congo: New listening-device findings confirm African manatees in the Tchimpounga Nature Reserve, supporting habitat protection and long-term acoustic monitoring. Local Tech & Business Finance: Optasia expands merchant lending across emerging markets, including Gabon and South Sudan, as MSMEs push for better access to productive credit. Energy & Climate Data: A global gas flaring report says Nigeria and seven other countries drive 83%+ of flaring, underscoring methane and emissions risks. Digital Media Regulation (Region): Nigeria’s competition watchdog is set to investigate Meta, Google, X and some generative AI platforms over alleged exploitation of Nigerian media content.
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