AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAfCFTA & Trade: AfCFTA’s chief Wamkele Mene says intra-African trade is on track to hit $250bn in 2026 (up from $220bn in 2025), urging countries to build stronger markets at home as global shocks bite. Regional Energy & Travel Links: West Africa Gas Summit delegates in Accra pushed for deeper gas market integration along the Nigeria–Benin–Togo–Ghana pipeline, a reminder that cross-border infrastructure can lower energy costs and boost business travel. Lomé Aviation Boost: Lomé will host the AFCAC African Air Transport Convention & Expo (June 15–19), focused on rolling out the Single African Air Transport Market to improve connectivity. Togo Border-Friendly Move: At Biashara Afrika in Lomé, Togo announced visa-free entry for all Africans with valid African passports (up to 30 days), a big win for regional visitors and tourism planning. World Cup Fever (with a Lomé angle): Nigeria’s U-17 Flamingos return to camp for a Benin Republic showdown, with the second leg in Lomé at Stade de Kégué—good news for local match-goers. Cybersecurity in the Region: Teams from 12 West African countries are competing in Accra’s ECOWAS cybersecurity hackathon, tackling ransomware and scams that can disrupt institutions and travel services.
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