AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCybersecurity Upgrade: Madagascar’s Council of Ministers has approved a bill to modernise the 2014 cybercrime law, strengthening the country’s broader cybersecurity framework. Drug Trafficking Crackdown: NDLEA reports multiple major arrests linked to international routes, including a South African woman in Abuja allegedly smuggling 5.75kg of heroin while using her three-year-old son as cover, plus a separate Lagos case where an okada rider was caught after excreting 100 wraps of meth and authorities seized Canadian Loud worth over N10.3bn at Apapa. Regional Mobility Rules: The UK updated its visitor visa national list (July 1, 2026), with 52 African countries now requiring visas for stays under six months—relevant for travellers planning trips to the UK. Ocean Governance: A maritime expert discusses how the High Seas Treaty is opening the door for African proposals on marine protected areas in international waters. Climate Risk for Women: CARE warns that the “super” El Niño could hit women hardest, turning climate shocks into major health and household burdens. Science & Rescue Tech: Researchers describe cyborg cockroaches with miniature diving suits that could help search-and-rescue in tight, low-oxygen environments.
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