AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFlood Emergency: Government ministers visited Épéna on October 18, finding almost the entire town underwater. Displaced residents are sheltering in public buildings as officials assess urgent needs. Regional Trade: Brazzaville hosts the Sa Zlecaf conference from October 21 to 23, with women and young entrepreneurs in focus as Central Africa seeks to widen access to AfCFTA markets. Diaspora Investment: A forum in Brazzaville urged Congolese abroad to bring skills, capital and networks into local business, especially in agro-industry and green sectors. Regional Priorities: President Denis Sassou N’Guesso urged ECCAS leaders to focus on infrastructure, trade between member states and economic cooperation. Energy and Business: Congo and the AFD reviewed support for electricity links and urban power networks, as fuel shortages threaten the cash flow of 30.4% of surveyed businesses. Travel Rules: The cabinet approved a bill to waive entry visas for African nationals from January 2027, pending parliamentary approval.
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