AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Response Tightens: Lagos State is stepping up checks with Port Health and other agencies across air, land and sea entry points after the Congo-linked outbreak keeps accelerating; officials say there’s no Ebola case detected in Lagos, but surveillance and rapid response are fully active. Regional Mobility Boost: The Republic of Congo will scrap visa requirements for all African citizens from 1 January 2027, joining a growing push for easier travel across the continent. Development Financing Push: President Denis Nguesso urged stronger, better-targeted funding for Africa’s growth at the AfDB annual meetings in Brazzaville, calling for deeper markets, risk-sharing tools and faster industrialisation. Trade & Logistics: A Congo container terminal is expanding its handling fleet with new Konecranes equipment due in H2 2026 to support rising volumes. Climate Health Watch: A new study warns warmer weather could increase snakebite risks as venomous species move into more populated areas. Business Spotlight: Nissan South Africa named 2026 Navara agricultural and industrial ambassadors, linking the brand to local farming and mining communities.
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