AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAquaculture: Dakar hosted an African meeting on how fish farming can support sustainable development, food security and jobs, bringing together representatives from 22 Atlantic-facing states. Genomics: African populations make up just 0.15% of participants in genome-wide disease studies, limiting how reliably genetic tests can guide care; broader representation could improve diagnosis and treatment. Telecom Regulation: Senegal’s new ARTP chief, Cheikh Tidiane Sarr, wants data-led oversight and better preparation for 5G, cloud computing, satellites and digital finance. Digital Infrastructure: Senegal signed a deal to establish a digital-equipment assembly complex in Diamniadio. Blue Cloud also announced an agreement with the telecommunications ministry, while STELLARIX reported expanded data-centre capacity. Fish and Environment: An investigation into Senegal’s fishmeal industry says fish are being diverted from local markets for feed production, while plants face allegations of pollution and harm to fishing livelihoods.
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