AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVisa Policy Impact: The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent, raising the maximum refundable deposit to $20,000 for some B1/B2 business and tourist applicants from 50 countries—including Gabon—with the rule taking effect Monday after a Federal Register notice. Aviation & Trade Links: Ethiopian Airlines has delayed the contractor selection for Bishoftu International Airport to early January 2027 while it seeks about $9bn in financing, keeping the project on track. Diplomacy & Regional Business: Gabon and The Gambia signed five agreements to boost trade, investment, diplomacy and agriculture, following President Oligui Nguema’s visit to Banjul. Gabon Finance: Gabon raised $920m via a seven-year Eurobond, oversubscribed and priced with a 9.375% coupon, as it seeks funding despite high borrowing costs. Oil & Gas Investment Cycle: Gabon’s Ministry of Oil & Gas joined African Energy Week 2026 as a Diamond Partner, signaling a new upstream push to attract fresh capital. Logistics Expansion: TAAG Angola Airlines launched inaugural cargo routes to Lusaka (and plans a Libreville link in Q4 2026), strengthening North–South freight connectivity.
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