AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOil & Gas Licensing: Sao Tome & Principe has launched a fast-track licensing round for ultra-deepwater acreage west of the islands, offering stakes up to 85% in Blocks 7, 8 and 9 (with 15% reserved for the state) and a June 30 bid deadline plus a $25,000 payment—Shell and others are already active nearby, with Shell’s late-2025 Falcao-1X result coming up dry. Regional Mobility & Trade: A new Mo Ibrahim Foundation report says AfCFTA’s gains are being held back by slow political action on free movement—only Mali, Niger, Rwanda and Sao Tome & Principe have ratified the AU 2018 Free Movement of Persons Protocol, leaving most Africans facing visa friction and costly travel. Digital Finance Regulation: The Neves Licensing Authority points to rising demand for modern licensing frameworks as fintech expands across borders, pushing regulators to adapt to cloud-based, automated and interconnected payment models. Energy Policy Context: Petrobras is weighing gasoline price changes but delaying to avoid losing market to falling ethanol prices, underscoring how fuel competition can shape pricing decisions.
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