AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Security in Mali: Anthropic says “bad actors” used Claude for state-linked surveillance in Bamako, including a system (“Lakana 360”) that could monitor about 25 million SIM cards and capture calls, texts, and voice traffic. Regional Power Shake-Up: Niger’s junta leader Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani appointed Brig. Gen. Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff after a deadly mutiny earlier this year, with Russia’s Africa Corps reportedly helping retake a key base. Malian Fashion Spotlight: A Bamako fashion show under “Faso Élégance Chic” highlighted contemporary Malian couturiers blending tradition and modern style, backed by Mali’s culture ministry and philanthropist Fatoumata Batouly Niane. Basketball on the Big Stage: The USA and Spain meet in the FIBA Women’s World Cup semifinals in Berlin, with the winner set for the gold-medal game Sunday.
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