AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVisa Rules Watch: Russia has published its full visa-free entry conditions for African travellers, with South Africa the only African country whose citizens can enter visa-free on any passport type (up to 90 days); most other African nations on the list are limited to diplomatic and service passport holders. Regional Payments: The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) has joined PAPSS, linking CEMAC countries to instant cross-border payments across Africa in local currencies, aiming to cut cost and speed up transfers. Congo-Italy Economic Ties: Italy’s Mattei Plan is taking shape in Congo through BF International’s BFuture Farm in the Republic of Congo, now operating as an agro-industrial hub after expanding production and adding processing and storage facilities. Migration Pressure in the Region: South Africa’s inter-ministerial committee says it has processed 53,449 foreign nationals for deportation or repatriation amid intensified enforcement, with the Republic of Congo listed among the countries receiving returns. US Tech Price Moves: Apple raised iCloud+ subscription prices in several markets, including Nigeria and Egypt, after earlier subscription and hardware hikes.
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