AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTax & Finance: Geneva’s cantonal tax authority has opened proceedings against Cameroonian banker Paul Kammogne Fokam (Afriland First Bank founder), demanding millions of francs over alleged undeclared wealth during his Swiss tax residency, with no court ruling yet. Aviation & Connectivity: Akwa Ibom’s Ibom Air says it has hit about 5 million passengers and expanded its fleet with a new Airbus A220-300, aiming to add routes including Douala, Libreville and Malabo by 2027. Digital Payments: BEAC is pushing interoperable payments across CEMAC, rolling out a CEMAC QR system that lets customers pay across banks and mobile wallets via GIMACPAY. Climate Tech (Aviation Fuel): Cameroon’s civil aviation authority has started a feasibility study for a national sustainable aviation fuel industry, including regulation and life-cycle assessment under ICAO’s CORSIA. Local Science (Biology): A Canadian entomologist working on Bioko Island used dung-baited traps to formally describe three new dung beetle species, highlighting how much biodiversity can still be missed. Migration Safety: Reuters reports police in Malabo pulled firearms on US third-country deportees, raising concerns about medical care, legal access and safety.
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