AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVisa Policy Push: The Republic of Congo joins a growing wave of African mobility reforms, with Chad announcing visa-free entry for all African nationals from Jan 1, 2027—mirroring Congo’s own plan for the same start date. Digital Skills & Jobs: MTN says it’s doubling down on digital learning via Skills Academy and partnerships ahead of World Youth Skills Day, aiming to prepare young Africans for tech-driven work and entrepreneurship. Payments Infrastructure: BEAC has joined PAPSS, extending instant cross-border payments across CEMAC and linking Central Africa to faster, cheaper regional transfers in local currencies. Ebola Travel Curbs: The US has expanded Ebola-related restrictions, adding a “do-not-board” rule for Americans recently in Congo unless they spend at least 21 days outside the country. Aviation & Trade: Kenya is considering a fourth Eurobond buyback in two years to ease repayment pressure, while GOL eyes a major widebody fleet expansion to grow long-haul routes. Health Watch: A large cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US is centered on Michigan, with thousands of cases reported and more under analysis.
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