AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI in Browsers: Google is rolling out “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, expanding its built-in AI search and help experience across 55 African locations (including São Tomé and Príncipe). The update lands first on desktop and iOS, while Android users can trigger Gemini via a power-button shortcut in Chrome. Climate Watch: NOAA reports May 2026 as the world’s second-warmest May since 1850, with NASA and Copernicus also ranking it near the top; January–May 2026 is the fourth-hottest on record, and there’s about a 95% chance 2026 will be among the four warmest years. Health & Training: Merck Foundation is continuing cancer-care capacity building in Africa through clinical training scholarships and oncology programs, aiming to expand specialist teams and improve early diagnosis. Finance & Cyber/AI Risks: Central African banking supervisors met in Yaounde to stress stronger oversight for emerging risks, including financial digitalisation, AI-related fraud, cybersecurity, and climate risks. Startup Push for Portuguese-Speaking Markets: The 929 Challenge is expanding into AIE Expo Macao and launching an acceleration programme targeting Greater Bay Area market entry, with São Tomé and Príncipe included among the Portuguese-speaking countries in the programme.
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