AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoRegional Integration & Mobility: More African states are easing travel rules to support AfCFTA, with visa-free entry for African passport holders announced by Togo (from May 18) and Congo (from Jan 1, 2027), while Ghana expands e-visas and waives fees for business and tourism travelers. Benin’s Diplomatic Reset: Newly inaugurated President Romuald Wadagni begins a Sahel tour, meeting Niger’s leadership in Niamey and Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré in Ouagadougou, with talks focused on security, trade corridors, and investment—especially the role of the Port of Cotonou. Trade Risk Insurance: The AfDB approved a $125m equity boost to ATIDI, raising its stake to about 14% and expanding political risk and credit insurance to back intra-African trade. Power & Jobs: The World Bank says West Africa’s regional power programme has added 4,000+ km of transmission lines, improved utility finances, and pushed electricity access to over 3 million people. Governance & Compliance: EFCC arraigns a University of Benin staffer over alleged N3.2m salary duplication fraud. Telecom Leadership: MTN reshuffles top continental leadership, promoting Mitwa Ng’ambi to a group executive role.
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