AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI in Browsers: Google is expanding “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, with desktop and iOS getting the first rollout and Android users able to trigger Gemini via the power button in Chrome and other apps—an important step for wider access to AI help across the region, including São Tomé and Príncipe. Climate Signals: NOAA and NASA/Copernicus report May 2026 as the world’s second-warmest May on record, with January–May 2026 among the four warmest on record and a high chance 2026 stays in the top four—raising pressure for local climate planning. Finance & Cyber Risk: Central African banking supervisors met in Yaounde to focus on emerging risks, including AI, digital fraud, cybersecurity, and climate risks, as regulators push for stronger oversight. Health Tech & Training: Merck Foundation highlights ongoing cancer-care capacity building in Africa, training oncology specialists and teams across multiple countries, aiming to tackle late diagnosis and specialist shortages. Startups & Portuguese-Speaking Links: The 929 Challenge is set to join AIE Expo 2026 in Macao, with a new acceleration programme and direct access for startups tied to the Portuguese-speaking countries network that includes São Tomé and Príncipe. Maritime Tech for Enforcement: Indonesia says it disrupted illegal fishing by targeting 1,210 vessels since 2021, citing advanced monitoring needs—relevant for countries strengthening surveillance systems.
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