AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAviation Expansion: Nigeria’s Air Peace secured Brazil approval from ANAC to run scheduled passenger, cargo and mail services to São Paulo, cutting West Africa–Brazil travel to about seven hours, while also pushing plans for Toronto, New York and China routes. Regional Connectivity: The airline also announced new Lagos links to Douala, Libreville, Bamako and Conakry from August 1, aiming to boost trade, tourism and business travel across West and Central Africa. Electricity Push: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 says it has connected over 50 million people to power across 40 countries, including 4.5 million Nigerians, with financing and policy reforms driving faster electrification. Cost of Credit in CEMAC: BEAC data show borrowing costs in CEMAC rose in Q1 2026, with Gabon hitting the highest rates in the region, raising pressure on businesses and households. Oil & Shipping Risks: Reports highlight “Dark Fleet” tactics tied to sanctions evasion and note tankers rerouting ahead of possible Strait of Hormuz reopening, with knock-on effects for African fuel and logistics costs. Cocoa Market Watch (CEMAC): BEAC data point to a sharp cocoa price fall driving lower agricultural export prices across the region.
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