AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Mali’s information war: Anthropic says bad actors used Claude for surveillance and propaganda, including a Bamako consultant working with Mali’s junta-linked intelligence service (ANSE) to build “Lakana 360,” a system aimed at monitoring millions of SIM cards and tracking people via voice. Sahel influence playbook: A separate report argues Russia is manufacturing legitimacy across the Sahel—especially Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—using AI-fueled media and disinformation to sustain support even when battlefield results don’t deliver. Press freedom under pressure: Mali is also in the spotlight for prosecuting journalist Abdrahamane Keïta as the country tightens its grip on media freedom. Culture & music (Mali connections): A concert announcement highlights Derek Gripper’s candlelit fundraiser show blending classical guitar with Malian kora traditions, including inspiration from Toumani Diabaté. Fashion spotlight: Malian couturiers are showcased for their contemporary fashion work.
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