AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeportation Fallout in Malabo: Reuters reports Equatorial Guinea police seized phones and took into custody Ahmed Soliman, an Egyptian deportee who had spoken out about alleged rough treatment at Hotel Bamy, where armed officers pulled guns on migrants after a dispute. LGBTQ+ Detention Concerns: Another report says Pietro Graza, a gay Brazilian deported to Equatorial Guinea after seeking U.S. protection, has been trapped for weeks in the semi-abandoned Hotel Bamy, describing worsening conditions and fear of speaking out. New Capital, No Life Yet: AFP says Ciudad de la Paz (formerly Oyala) has been declared Equatorial Guinea’s political capital for months, but remains a near-ghost town with empty avenues, new buildings and services—yet no residents, shops, or schools. Ukraine Recruitment Trap: A case involving an Equatorial Guinean student tricked into fighting for Russia highlights Malabo’s warnings about Cameroonian-run recruitment networks and the dangers of “job offers” tied to the war. Trade and Industry: CEMAC preferential trade approvals show Equatorial Guinea has 11 approved companies covering 109 products, as the bloc expands market access for origin-qualified goods.
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