AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorld Bank Outlook: The World Bank says Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth will slow modestly in 2026 to 4.0% as higher energy costs, weaker external demand and tight public finances bite, even as reforms and improved trade access support activity. Agriculture Execution Gap: A policy-to-farmer “implementation gap” is blamed for stalled agricultural transformation—delayed inputs, weak extension and limited credit—despite strong regional commitments. CEMAC Export Pressure: Central African export earnings face headwinds as agricultural commodity prices fell in Q1 2026, with cocoa driving a sharp drop, though energy prices are starting to rebound. Equatorial Guinea–Zimbabwe Deal Push: President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo’s Zimbabwe state visit produced a first Joint Commission of Cooperation and four MoUs covering trade, education, interpreter training and cooperation rules, with more deals in the pipeline. Offshore Energy & Data: TGS signed a major plan to harmonise offshore Equatorial Guinea seismic data into a MegaSurvey, aiming to cut exploration uncertainty across the Rio del Rey and Rio Muni basins. Air Safety Watch: The EU updated its air safety list, banning airlines including Equatorial Guinea carriers over safety oversight concerns. Tech Access: Google expanded “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Equatorial Guinea as part of a wider rollout across Africa.
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