AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Gas Infrastructure: MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026 (Dakar, Dec 1–3) will feature a technical session on gas processing, LNG infrastructure and how the MSGBC basin can monetize gas regionally, as projects shift from frontier exploration to large-scale development. Regional Pipeline Progress: Senegal has approved construction of the GTA–Gandon pipeline segment to move domestic volumes from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project into power generation and industry, aiming to cut import dependence and energy costs. Fintech & Payments: BanffPay (Liberia) secured a Payment Service Provider license from the Central Bank of Liberia, positioning it to launch a unified Pay-In/Pay-Out API to help fintechs, merchants and institutions integrate multiple payment methods via one connection. Shipping Costs for West Africa: CMA CGM announced July 2026 peak season surcharges, including a China-to-West Africa North Range charge covering Liberia, Mauritania, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau (with some exclusions). Aviation & Connectivity: United Nigeria Airlines joined AFRAA as a full member and also signed an MoU with Guinea-Bissau to establish a national carrier, supporting wider West African integration. Governance & Politics: Guinea-Bissau opposition groups accuse ECOWAS of bias after a regional mission allegedly met only coup authorities while sidelining opposition parties.
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