AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Interference Watch: France’s Viginum says Israeli firm BlackCore ran coordinated online smear operations that reached France, Scotland, Angola, Togo and New York City—targeting figures including Scotland’s John Swinney and New York mayor Zohran Mamdani, with Viginum unable to name the original sponsor. Arts in Lomé: Palais de Lomé is hosting the first Toyota Tsusho CFAO African Art Award exhibition, featuring works by five winners from across Africa, running through Aug. 31 ahead of a Japan and France tour. World Cup Culture & Media: Lomé-based New World TV signed with Orange to distribute its sports channels via the Max it super-app across nine African countries, boosting access to 2026 World Cup coverage. Tech for Creators: Google is expanding “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa—bringing more AI search help to the region, including Togo in the wider rollout list. Football Human Story: Roberto Lopes says a LinkedIn message helped him switch to Cape Verde and chase World Cup dreams after initially mistaking the offer for spam.
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