AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOffshore Gabon Energy: Vaalco Energy says it has brought the ETBNM-3 gas-supply well onstream offshore Gabon, with reservoir quality above plan and more than 10m net pay, aiming to cut diesel costs and support field operations; it also moved to drill the ETSEM-3PH pilot hole on the SEENT platform. US Travel Policy: The US has made its visa bond programme permanent, with refundable deposits up to $20,000 for certain B-1/B-2 applicants from countries including Gabon, while others are exempt—raising the stakes for business and tourism planning. AfCFTA Awareness Gap: An Afrobarometer report finds free-trade support is rising across Africa, but only 13% of Africans have heard of AfCFTA; awareness is higher in Gabon (26%) yet still low. Gabon Offshore Investment Push: Gabon is set to spotlight offshore revival at African Energy Week 2026, with a licensing drive covering about 70% of available acreage and moves to convert MoUs into production sharing contracts. Regional Connectivity: Air Peace launched Lagos–Douala–Libreville flights, boosting intra-West and Central Africa links for trade and tourism. Trade Logistics in Dubai: SUMEA opened SUMEAWORLD, a nearly 12,000 sqm trade hub in JAFZA to consolidate sourcing, warehousing and re-exporting across 75+ countries. Cameroon Security Watch: Cameroon’s President Paul Biya reshuffled senior military leadership after a long public absence, a development that could affect regional stability and business risk.
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