AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElectricity Access Push: The World Bank and AfDB say Mission 300 has connected over 50 million people to electricity across 40 African countries, with access delivered at nearly double the pace since launch—boosted by financing, policy reforms, and coordinated delivery. Central Africa Cost of Credit: A BEAC report shows borrowing costs in CEMAC climbed in Q1 2026, with Gabon hit hardest as average lending rates jumped to 21.51%, reinforcing pressure on households and businesses. Gabon in the Spotlight via Oil & Energy: Record Resources says it sold non-core rights at Lake Temiskaming to focus on its Gabon oil and gas assets, including the Ngulu block. Regional Air Links: Air Peace announced new scheduled routes starting August 1, 2026, including Lagos–Libreville (Gabon), aiming to deepen trade and tourism ties across West and Central Africa. Security & Instability Watch: A new brief warns Islamic State’s Sahel affiliate has advanced in organization and capability, with growing links to other IS networks. Sports & Culture: World Cup coverage continues, including Norway’s Haaland-led win over Iraq, while Gabon’s cultural ties also surface in coverage of ibogaine research rooted in Gabon’s Bwiti tradition.
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