AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoNew Species in the Congo: Scientists have identified a new monkey species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, “Colobus congoensis” (likweli), adding to Africa’s rare primate discoveries and highlighting how much biodiversity remains undocumented. UK Congo Rainforest Funding Cut: The UK has abandoned or reworked major Congo basin rainforest projects, with only £39.8m of a pledged £200m reportedly delivered as aid budgets tighten. CEMAC Capital Markets Push: BEAC selected four CEMAC firms—including Gabon’s Samba’A Assurances, Gabon Power Company and Façade Maritime Champ Triomphal—for nearly CFA143m support toward BVMAC listings. Faster Cross-Border Payments: BEAC has joined PAPSS, linking CEMAC countries to instant payments across Africa in local currencies. Gabon Visa Rules Update: Gabon’s DGDI updated bilateral visa exemptions, with only Mauritius, Morocco and South Africa allowed visa-free entry on ordinary passports. BGFI Digital Banking Upgrade: BGFI Bank Group renewed its partnership with SBS to roll out a group-wide SBS Digital Banking Suite under BGFI 30. Gabon Tax Fraud Conviction: A Gabonese national, Andre Claude De Diguela, was jailed effectively 10 years in South Africa for fraudulent SARS VAT refund claims. Oil Market Note (OPEC): OPEC crude output rebounded in June, with Gabon recording a small increase.
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