AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Visa Hub Reshuffle: The U.S. plans to cut Africa’s visa-processing network from nearly 50 embassies/consulates to 20 regional hubs, with Malabo named among the retained locations—meaning applicants in non-hub countries may need to travel farther and pay more for interviews and procedures. Oil & Gas Deal Progress: Europa Oil & Gas says Equatorial Guinea has approved the entry of a new Chinese partner into the EG-08 licence, clearing Antler Global to complete a farm-out to Fuhai—subject to Shandong ODI approval—pushing Barracuda-1 drilling toward early 2027. Maritime & Legal Win: The Republic of the Marshall Islands hailed an ITLOS ruling awarding it over $14m in compensation tied to the 2022 detention of the VLCC Heroic Idun by Equatorial Guinea, with the case underscoring flag-state jurisdiction and seafarer treatment. Regional Liquidity Watch: BEAC injected CFA500bn into CEMAC banks via a variable-rate auction, keeping the offer size steady despite shifting demand across recent refinancing operations. Consumer Market Move (Cameroon): UCB has started selling Kadji Beer and other drinks in cans from its new Moungo plant, targeting a fast-growing event and party segment that has previously been filled by imports, including from neighboring markets.
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