AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaritime Sanctions Loophole: A new report says Russia is using “flag of convenience” shipping—often through African registries—to dodge the West’s sanctions, with its shadow fleet reportedly earning about €713 million per day by March 2026. AI and Power: Pope Leo XIV issued a major encyclical urging the world to “disarm” AI from military and economic domination, warning it could widen inequality and weaken democracy. Cameroon Timber Push: After 14 years of delays, Cameroon is aiming to restart the Ngaoundéré domestic timber market, with a first phase under way and a June target—though roads and a bridge could still slow launch. Gold Crackdown: Cameroon also tightened artisanal gold mining controls to curb smuggling and boost state revenue. Cocoa Shock: Cocoa farmgate prices in Cameroon fell CFA250/kg in under two weeks, interrupting a mid-season climb. Health and Growth: UNFPA and AfDB are partnering to strengthen maternal health and women’s economic resilience across Africa.
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