AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S. Visa Curbs Hit Gabon: A new U.S. proclamation effective Jan 1, 2026 partially suspends new visa issuance for Gabon (immigrant visas and some categories affected), while fully suspending others across a list of 39 countries. Critical Minerals Pressure: The IEA warns that investment in critical minerals fell 9% last year amid geopolitics, with refining supply concentrated in China and Indonesia; export controls could expose trillions in downstream production. Gabon in the Mobility Mix: DR Congo published its 2026 eVisa eligible list (including Gabon) and shared a sample approved visa; South Africa also reiterated visa-free access for several African countries including Gabon, subject to entry conditions. Gabon Football Leadership: Sebastien Migne appointed head coach of Gabon’s Panthers after leaving Haiti. Sports Star Update: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set for a shock move to Deportivo La Coruña. Water Security in the Region: The African Water Forum opened in Chad with Gabon’s president calling for urgent action on safe drinking water access. Education Connectivity: Airtel Africa says it will connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027 with UNICEF support.
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