AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAir Connectivity Boost: Etihad Airways and Nigeria’s Air Peace have signed an interline agreement that lets passengers book single-ticket journeys from Lagos and Accra to 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa— including Abuja, Kano, Bamako, Dakar, Conakry, Freetown and Libreville—while Etihad travellers can connect via Abu Dhabi once the Lagos service starts. Sahel Football Push: CAF has accepted the joint expression of interest from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to co-host AFCON 2032, the first formal step toward a shared tournament bid that will now require full plans for stadiums, transport, accommodation and security. Travel Access Watch: Nigeria’s passport slipped to 90th globally in the July 2026 Henley Passport Index, but visa-free/visa-on-arrival/e-visa access remains at 44 destinations—Mali included—highlighting how entry rules still vary by country. Mali Security & Borders: Reporting on the Guinea–Mali border shows how jihadist pressure and a fast-growing gold economy are reshaping crossings, trade routes and local governance, with formal checkpoints and informal paths both under strain. Community Support in Bamako: The House of Hope center in Bamako continues supporting vulnerable women and girls through healthcare, protection, counseling, education and vocational training, with nearly 50 beneficiaries assisted in the first half of 2026.
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