AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAviation Costs & Connectivity: IATA says it costs about twice as much to run airlines in Africa as the global average, blaming fuel, taxes, charges, foreign exchange issues and fragmented markets—urging governments to cut costs, fix infrastructure and expand connectivity. Schengen Visa Rules: The EU published a list of 51 African countries whose citizens—including Equatorial Guinea—must get a Schengen visa in advance to visit any of the 29 Schengen states. Malaysia eVisa for Tourism: Malaysia confirmed a Single Entry eVisa requirement for social travel in 2026, naming Equatorial Guinea among 20 African countries affected. Deportation Fallout in Equatorial Guinea: Reports describe deportees held in legal limbo at Hotel Bamy in Malabo, including a Brazilian man who sought protection in the U.S. and a Cuban who intervened during a tense police standoff—highlighting risks for LGBTQ+ people and concerns over detention conditions. Food & Farming Finance: At the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, farmers urged cheaper, more accessible grants and loans, less bureaucracy and more public-private funding as agriculture remains underfunded across Africa.
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