AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS Visa Overhaul for Africa: The US Department of State says routine visa processing will stop at its Abuja embassy and 24 other African missions from August 1, 2026, with applicants redirected to 20 regional hubs (including Malabo and Libreville). The stated goals are tighter security screening, lower costs, and more consistent adjudication. Regional Banking Liquidity (CEMAC): In the CEMAC zone, banks are borrowing more from BEAC after rate cuts, with refinancing requests rising to CFA680bn on July 22—an early sign that cheaper central-bank funding may flow into credit for businesses and households. Cross-Border Deal (Gabon–Equatorial Guinea): Angola’s Addis Ababa signing reports a Joint Commitment Agreement between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea to implement the ICJ May 19, 2025 ruling on land and maritime delimitation in Corisco Bay, including technical commissions for border demarcation and shared maritime resources. Energy & Investment Context: A broader Africa energy debate highlights how fossil-fuel wealth hasn’t translated into universal electricity access, keeping pressure on governments to shift from export-led gains to power delivery and public investment.
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