AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVisa Reform: The Republic of Congo says it will grant visa-free entry to all African citizens from 1 January 2027, announced by President Denis Sassou-Nguesso at the African Development Bank’s annual meetings in Brazzaville, as part of a wider push to make intra-African travel easier for trade, tourism and investment. Regional Sports: Zone 4’s U18 AfroBasket qualifier in Malabo ended with Chad winning the only final-round ticket after a late surge, with the Republic of Congo among the teams chasing a return to the tournament. CEMAC Finance: The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) has temporarily halted new refinancing under a key facility supporting productive investment across CEMAC, saying it needs time to modernize the framework while still processing requests already submitted. Energy Outlook: The African Energy Chamber urged policymakers to focus on “energy addition” rather than “transition,” pointing to ongoing power and clean cooking gaps and highlighting investment opportunities across Africa’s oil, gas and power value chains. Health & Security (Abroad): In the U.S., two NIH-linked scientists are charged over alleged mpox smuggling from the Republic of Congo and alleged false statements to customs officials.
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