AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoAFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Ghana’s Black Stars kick off their campaign Thursday, hosting Ivory Coast in Bouaké, but face a major squad hit with captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo all withdrawing as newly reappointed coach Carlos Queiroz looks to avoid a shaky start. Regional Football Fixtures: The opening round is set across Sept. 24–26, including DR Congo vs Equatorial Guinea, with Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana the headline match. Data & Tech Governance: Equatorial Guinea’s neighbors are watching as Ghana’s Data Protection boss Dr Arnold Kavaarpuo urges stronger pan-African regulator coordination to rein in the growing power of big tech and AI platforms. Energy & Investment: Africa Energy Week returns Oct. 12–16 in Cape Town, pushing energy security and deal-making as the continent struggles with energy poverty. US Deportations to Equatorial Guinea: Rights groups report two US deportees sent to Equatorial Guinea were arrested after speaking out about alleged abuses in Malabo, renewing scrutiny of “third-country” deportation deals. CEMAC Payments Reform: BEAC is expanding cross-border payment infrastructure across CEMAC, including links to continental systems like PAPSS. Maritime Security: Nigeria’s Navy says it will use technology and regional cooperation to curb arms and drug smuggling in the Gulf of Guinea.
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