AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElectricity & Protest Crackdown: Gambia’s police chief Seedy Mukhtar Touray banned all public protests without permits after days of unrest over prolonged power cuts, including tear gas use, vandalism, and reports of detainees being unlawfully released; authorities say 11 people were arrested. Power Costs for Industry: MPs urged lower electricity and utility charges for Salaam Cement, saying unreliable, costly power is pushing up cement prices; the firm says it relies on generators and pays commercial tariffs. Telecom Investment Push: The US Export-Import Bank is set to lend about $99.6m to Africell to expand American tech in Africa; Africell operates in Angola, DR Congo, Sierra Leone and The Gambia. Maritime & Ports: Sanyang Development Fund and local leaders demanded a pause and more transparency on the proposed Deep Sea Port, asking for maps, site plans, and clearer compensation. Agriculture & Climate Stress: Farmers along the Bintang Bolong estuary are rethinking rice protection as saltwater advances, with communities shifting inland and debating dike approaches. Energy-Driven Business Risk: Tourism stakeholders warned that blackout-linked generator costs and maintenance are hurting hotels and restaurants, calling for financing to support solar and storage.
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