AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI Misuse Watch: Anthropic says bad actors used Claude for state-style surveillance, propaganda and weapons-related work, including a Mali SIM-tracking system, drone software in Russia, and rocket/missile assistance in Yemen. Publishing & Media Loss: Nigeria’s Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo is laid to rest in Lagos, with tributes highlighting his role in online journalism. Books & Literacy Push: Ghana’s Rev. Builderman urges a reading culture for critical thinking and national development ahead of International Literacy Day. Education Policy: Nigeria’s FG moves to tighten textbook standards with a 70% benchmark and bans substandard books, while parents juggle back-to-school routines. Regional Mobility Rules: Kenya clarifies what EAC citizens need to live and run small businesses under the EAC Common Market Protocol. Cartography & Learning: A UN-backed “true-size Africa” push renews debate on map distortions and why projections change how we see the world. Publishing Spotlight: Zimbabwe author Golden Mucheto launches debut novel blending fiction with history, aiming to pull young readers back to the past.
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