AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAviation & Tourism Connectivity: Ibom Air, Akwa Ibom State’s carrier, has expanded its fleet to 10 aircraft after taking delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, pushing it toward 5 million passengers by end-September and setting plans to grow to 12 destinations and 15 routes by 2027, including regional services to Douala, Libreville, and Malabo (Equatorial Guinea). Regional Sports & Travel Demand: CAF has released the schedule for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, with matchdays running Sept 24–Oct 6, 2026 and later windows in Nov 2026 and March 2027; notably, Sierra Leone travels to Equatorial Guinea on Sept 28, a potential boost for local accommodation and transport. Cross-Border Logistics: Cameroon’s National Shippers’ Council is planning a 10-hectare logistics facility in Kyé-Ossi to support truck drivers and cross-border trade with Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, with secure parking and driver amenities expected to be funded in the 2027 budget. Travel Safety & Human Rights: Reports describe US deportations that ended with detainees being flown to Equatorial Guinea (Malabo) after refusing to disembark in Liberia—raising fresh concerns for travelers and families affected by forced removals.
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