AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealthcare & Women’s Leadership: Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, was named among ABCD Africa’s “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026,” highlighting her work on women’s empowerment, girls’ education, and better healthcare access across Africa. Travel & Mobility: Namibia released an updated visa-on-arrival list covering 121 countries and territories; many African states were excluded, while São Tomé and Príncipe appears among those eligible. Trade & Shipping Costs: CMA CGM announced July 2026 peak season surcharges, including a new charge on cargo from China to West Africa North Range that covers Liberia, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, Cabo Verde, Gambia, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Conservation in the Region: Global Birdfair in Rutland will support BirdLife International’s project “Preventing Island Extinctions” in São Tomé and Príncipe. Innovation & IP Links: The European Patent Organisation’s president met São Tomé and Príncipe’s prime minister and foreign minister to discuss patents, innovation, and technology transfer cooperation.
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