AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoThird-Country Deportations to Equatorial Guinea: Two men deported from the US to Equatorial Guinea were arrested in Malabo after speaking out about alleged inhumane conditions at a hotel used for deportees, with lawyers describing beatings and threats and renewed scrutiny of the US–Equatorial Guinea deal. Oil & Gas Investment: Transocean says its Deepwater Conqueror drillship has won an ~$80m deepwater contract in Equatorial Guinea, with a 170-day campaign expected to start next year. Energy & Regional Finance: BEAC is expanding cross-border payment infrastructure across CEMAC, including links to continental systems after joining PAPSS, as central banks push for lower costs and deeper monetary integration. Business & Policy Convening: The inaugural Alamein Africa Forum (Oct 2–4) is set to bring together African heads of state and major business and finance leaders, with Equatorial Guinea among expected participants. Agriculture Funding Pressure (Regionally): Nigeria’s women farmers’ groups say agriculture budgets still fall short of the 10% benchmark and call for better implementation, mechanisation, and security—an issue likely to resonate across Central Africa.
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