AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOil & Gas Expansion: Chevron says it will boost oil and gas exploration in Egypt, planning 20 exploration wells and 5–6 appraisal wells next year as part of a global spending rise of over 50% vs 2025, with Guinea-Bissau also named among key areas. Payments Infrastructure (UEMOA): In Benin, 11 institutions are now authorized to offer PI-SPI to the public, while only one Business API has been approved by the BCEAO (Ecobank); Guinea-Bissau is reported to have just one Business API, highlighting uneven rollout across the region. Waste Management Reform: Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone are moving to overhaul waste management frameworks with UNEP support, pushing stronger laws, better coordination, and inclusion of informal waste workers. Fisheries & Food Security: A report links the decline of sardinella stocks off Guinea-Bissau to industrial fishing for fishmeal, with Chinese factory ships and Turkish vessels flagged as key drivers. Regional Integration Tech: Apple is bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade into iCloud+ in 100+ countries, including Guinea-Bissau, potentially widening access to digital services. Security/Trade Context: West Africa is increasingly described as a major cocaine transit route to Europe and America, with seizures and trafficking activity rising sharply since 2019.
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