AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildlife Research: An 18-second YouTube clip helped scientists confirm a sand-cat stronghold in Libya’s Sahara, with a new study documenting sightings across 13 sites and highlighting southwest Libya as a key refuge. Energy Investment: The IEA projects Africa’s energy investment will hit $110bn in 2026, with Libya among the top destinations, while noting upstream spending has fallen and interest is shifting toward power, critical minerals, and electrification. Marine Heritage: Libya and an Irish university are collaborating under the “Maria” project to document and protect endangered coastal and underwater archaeological sites, including eastern Libya’s ancient ports, as climate change accelerates damage. Humanitarian & Rights: Eastern Libyan authorities released 10 activists detained en route to Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Convoy, after a Benghazi Court of Appeal ruling and deportation steps. Water & Infrastructure: A reminder piece spotlights Libya’s Great Man-Made River, moving fossil groundwater from the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer to coastal cities via a vast pipeline network. Public Health Science: Coverage also highlights how African lab capacity and early diagnosis drive Ebola response, underscoring the role of African science in outbreak detection.
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