AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPassport & Mobility: Nigeria’s passport slipped to 90th in the Henley Passport Index (July 2026), with visa-free access to just 44 destinations—an example of how travel freedom still varies sharply across Africa. Biodiversity Watch: Bioko Island’s rare drills are being spotted in the wild, with researchers treating the island as a “living laboratory” for evolution in isolation—relevant to the wider Gulf of Guinea ecosystem that includes São Tomé and Príncipe. Oil & Energy Policy: São Tomé and Príncipe rejected bids for three offshore oil blocs after only Petrobras and Nigeria’s Oranto Petroleum submitted offers, citing weak competition and shifting global investor appetite. Regional Cooperation: CPLP marked 30 years, with leaders stressing stronger cooperation and parliamentary coordination across Lusophone states, including São Tomé and Príncipe. Coastal Resilience Debate: Activists warn delays in Ghana’s Volta sea defence plans could repeat colonial-era “too poor to save” logic—an issue that also matters for Gulf of Guinea coastal planning.
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