AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElectrification Push: The World Bank and AfDB say their Mission 300 has connected over 50 million people to electricity across 40 African countries, with 4.5 million Nigerians included, and now delivering access at nearly double the pace since launch. Central Africa Skills & Jobs: France’s AFD backed ADEFAC 2 with €5m (about CFA 3.3bn) to strengthen continuing training in forestry and wood-processing across six Congo Basin countries, including Gabon. Cocoa Price Pressure in CEMAC: BEAC data show cocoa export prices fell 24.6% in the period, dragging overall agricultural export prices down 21.8% between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, with Gabon among the affected markets. Cost of Credit Rising: A BEAC report flags higher borrowing costs across CEMAC, with Gabon posting the biggest jump in average lending rates to 21.51% in Q1 2026. Air Connectivity Boost: Air Peace secured Brazil approvals and is also expanding within Africa, launching Lagos–Douala–Libreville–Lagos and Lagos–Bamako–Conakry–Bamako–Lagos from August 1, supporting trade and tourism links.
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