AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI Readiness: Mauritius ranked eighth among 56 Commonwealth countries and was the highest-ranked African member in a new youth AI readiness index. The study says only 15 countries met its benchmark, with a projected $360 billion gap in AI-driven economic gains between those nations and the rest. Internet Governance: A Mauritius Supreme Court petition to wind up AFRINIC, the registry that manages internet addresses across Africa, could return to court in February 2027. The court has yet to decide whether the organisation should be liquidated. Animal Research: Nearly 500 monkeys were transported from Mauritius to Scotland for experiments since early 2025, according to figures cited by a UK investigation. Animal welfare campaigners oppose the testing; the laboratory says animal welfare is a priority. Gaming Investment: Mauritius-based Epic Edges Capital has invested $1 million in African-owned mobile game Rise of Fearless, backing its technology, hiring and international expansion.
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