AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealthcare & Women’s Leadership: Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, was named among ABCD Africa’s “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026,” highlighting her work on women’s empowerment, girls’ education, and better access to equitable healthcare across Africa. Visa Rules in Southern Africa: Namibia has updated its visa-on-arrival list, allowing entry for citizens of 121 countries and territories; among African states, 28 are eligible (including Cabo Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe), while Nigeria and more than 60 others are excluded and must get visas in advance. Trade & Shipping Costs for West Africa: CMA CGM announced new peak season surcharges for July 2026, including a US$200 per TEU charge on cargo from China to the West Africa North Range covering Liberia, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, Cabo Verde, Gambia, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Wildlife Conservation Link to São Tomé: Global Birdfair in Rutland is backing “Preventing Island Extinctions,” a BirdLife International project in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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