AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDeportation Pressure in Equatorial Guinea: AFP reports US deportees held at a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say masked police have used intimidation and violence, with authorities pushing them to “go home” amid abuse, meagre rations and armed guard watch—highlighting how the country is being used as a transit stop in the US “third country” deportation push. Oil Output Watch: OPEC’s July rebound lifted total crude output by about 1.7 million bpd to 23.6 million bpd, with Equatorial Guinea among producers posting gains. Regional Payments Shift: A broader Africa-wide move to cut dollar dependence is gaining traction as BEAC integration into PAPSS supports faster, direct settlement in national currencies—aimed at lowering transfer costs and speeding trade. Aviation Services Demand: RENAC says it’s seeing renewed demand at King Mswati III International Airport, including ground handling work tied to international operators and Equatorial Guinea government-related services. Cybersecurity Warning: Uganda’s police chief urges African states to build stronger “brick walls” around digitising economies as cyberattacks spread across borders.
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