AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFree Movement Stalls: The Mo Ibrahim Foundation says Africa’s integration push is stuck: only four of 55 countries have ratified the AU’s 2018 Free Movement of Persons Protocol, with São Tomé and Príncipe among the few. The result is a harsh travel reality—just 28% of Africans can enter other African countries without a visa—keeping movement, trade, and growth constrained by security worries, public opinion, and reciprocity gaps. Digital Finance Pressure: In São Tomé and Príncipe, the Neves Licensing Authority flags rising demand for modern licensing rules for fintech and cross-border online services, arguing old frameworks can’t keep up with remote onboarding, cloud operations, and interconnected payments. Regional Context: The week’s broader Africa coverage also points to mounting economic strain and debt stress across the continent, underscoring why mobility and market access matter more than ever.
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