AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoWorld Bank Boost for Food Security: The World Bank approved US$60 million to strengthen poultry and aquaculture in the Republic of Congo, aiming to cut key bottlenecks like costly feed, limited access to quality day-old chicks and fingerlings, and gaps in skills and farm infrastructure. The programme also targets climate-resilient facilities in selected Protected Agricultural Zones and seeks better rules and financing so private investors can expand the value chain. Regional Mobility Policy: Chad and the Republic of Congo both announced plans to scrap entry visa requirements for all African nationals starting January 1, 2027, joining a growing push for freer movement across the continent. Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown: Vietnamese authorities seized nearly 1.2 tons of illegal elephant ivory and about 80 kg of animal bones shipped from the Republic of Congo, hidden inside timber crates; police opened a criminal investigation.
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