AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEarth Science: Scientists say Earth emits a faint seismic “heartbeat” about every 26 seconds, a microseism they’ve traced to the Gulf of Guinea, though the exact cause is still debated—possibly ocean waves, volcanic activity, or both. Health & Capacity Building: The Merck Foundation’s 13th Africa-Asia Luminary brought together First Ladies, health leaders, and policymakers to discuss improving patient care, with the group highlighting 2,600+ scholarships for healthcare providers across underserved specialties. Ocean & Conservation: West African states are pushing to include the Eastern Atlantic in the first wave of marine protected areas under the high-seas treaty, pointing to the Canary–Guinea currents as a key migration corridor that includes São Tomé and Príncipe. Local Tech/Policy (Finance): A Sao Tomé and Principe licensing authority discussion explains why modern financial systems separate licensing from supervision to strengthen governance and oversight. Geopolitics & Influence: Ukraine’s intelligence claims Russia plans new “Russian Houses” in eight African countries, including São Tomé and Príncipe, as part of a broader influence campaign. Economy: A currency roundup flags São Tomé and Príncipe’s dobra among Africa’s weakest currencies versus the US dollar.
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