AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgritech Research: A new China–Republic of the Congo laboratory will advance agricultural research and modern farming methods. Chinese-supported techniques have already tripled cassava yields on local farms, officials say. Youth Innovation: The EU has opened a competition for Congolese innovators aged 18–35, with projects sought in digital technology, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and environmental management. Digital Verification: Congolese Information Agency journalists are set for training in online fact-checking, image authentication and open-source research to help counter disinformation. Forest Loss: A new assessment says the Congo Basin lost 2.4 million hectares of rainforest in 2025, even as global forest loss slowed. Marine Pollution: Satellite analysis recorded 27 oil slicks covering 880 square kilometres of waters in Conkouati-Douli National Park, likely linked to offshore platforms.
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