AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegional Finance Push: Africa is moving to cut dollar dependence by integrating BEAC into the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), enabling faster, direct settlements in national currencies and aiming to reduce costly conversion fees. Gabon in the Spotlight: A new Caltech-led study questions earlier claims based on Gabon drill-core data about ancient rocks, adding fresh debate to how scientists read Earth’s deep past. Oil Watch: OPEC says crude output rebounded in July, with Gabon down to about 207,000 bpd and Congo slightly lower, while Nigeria stayed above 1.5 million bpd. Health Alert (DRC): Ebola cases in DR Congo are surging in Ituri, with WHO warning it’s the fastest-growing outbreak on record and international partners under pressure to scale up support. Sports (Gabon): Gabon’s U18 AfroBasket run continues, with the country set to play for ninth to twelfth place after group results. US Travel Policy: The US made its visa bond program permanent for 50 countries, a move that could sharply reduce travel demand.
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