AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup 2026 Pay: FIFA has set referees’ earnings at up to £75,000 (about $100,000) for the tournament, with top officials potentially earning more for later stages. CEMAC Trade & Energy: BEAC reports CEMAC export commodity prices rose 0.7% in Q1 2026 after three quarters of decline, driven by a 23% jump in energy prices as oil and gas strengthened. Gabon Logistics Push: AGL says construction has started on the Kobe-Kobe port in Gabon, a key node in the Belinga iron-ore logistics corridor, aimed at boosting exports and jobs. Oil Production Restart: Vaalco restarted production at the Baobab field on Côte d’Ivoire’s CI-40 block after a nine-month FPSO refurbishment, bringing four wells back online with more expected soon. Regional Finance: Afreximbank says it has committed $83bn to Nigeria since inception, with projects including industrial parks and special economic zones in places like Gabon. Digital Access in Africa: Google is expanding “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, adding built-in AI search and help for users across 55 African markets. Rail Investment Framework: DR Congo acceded to the Luxembourg Rail Protocol, joining Gabon and South Africa to unlock private financing for rolling stock across the region.
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