AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Infrastructure: Kenya secured EU-backed funding to boost connectivity and digital transformation, including €102m for the EU–Kenya Digital Partnership and €37m to extend the Blue Raman submarine cable—linking Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania to a wider international data corridor. Internet Skills in Somalia: Somalia’s National Communications Authority and the National IPv6 Center opened an IPv6 workshop in Mogadishu with universities, ISPs and ICT experts, pushing next-generation internet adoption for the country’s digital future. AI for Africa: Google expanded “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, bringing built-in AI search and help to more African users—Somalia is listed among supported locales. Health Research: A new study highlights how proteins help the louse-borne relapsing fever pathogen evade immunity, pointing to better ways to tackle outbreaks seen across the Horn of Africa, including Somalia. World Cup Tech & Access: Somalia’s top referee Omar Artan was denied US entry for the 2026 World Cup, sparking renewed debate over visa vetting and access for African sports professionals.
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