AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Maritime Security: The US Coast Guard says 22 countries, including Equatorial Guinea, remain on its port security watchlist after ports were found “not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures,” meaning extra ship security steps may apply for vessels that recently called there. US-Liberia Deportations: Liberia began receiving the first 20 “third-country” deportees from the US under a deal for up to 1,200 over a year; officials insist arrivals are treated as guests, can seek asylum, and that Monrovia is not paid, though a reported standoff onboard the plane and later transfers to Equatorial Guinea have raised questions. Media Cooperation: Equatorial Guinea’s media adviser told a China-Africa forum that communication and audiovisual links can deepen collaboration and trust. Energy & Regional Investment: Chevron’s Jim Swartz was appointed to Nigeria’s NESG board, with oversight spanning Equatorial Guinea and other Mid-Africa markets. Oil & Gas Deals: Panoro agreed to buy DNO’s stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s gas fields for $80m, while Chevron confirmed a new oil-and-gas condensate discovery in Angola’s Block 0.
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