AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Century Agenda: Africa’s “AI century” push is framed around citizen-based growth—boosting productivity, scaling SMEs, and turning entrepreneurship into national policy rather than relying on resources. Trade & Diplomacy: Tunisia is urging deeper African participation in global expos to move from “symbolic” booths to real economic diplomacy and integration. Fisheries Deal: The European Parliament has renewed EU fisheries access with São Tomé and Príncipe (and the Cook Islands), keeping European tuna and longliner operations running through 2032 while funding local marine management. Oil & Licensing: São Tomé and Príncipe has launched a fast-track licensing round for ultra-deepwater blocks west of the islands, with bids due 30 June and stakes up to 85% offered to investors. Regional Integration Pressure: A new Mo Ibrahim Foundation report highlights how slow ratification of the Free Movement of Persons Protocol—São Tomé and Príncipe included among only four ratifiers—keeps intra-Africa travel and trade constrained. Debt Context: São Tomé and Príncipe is also named among Africa’s most debt-stressed economies in a UN/partners report, underscoring fiscal strain risks.
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