AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMining and Finance: Eramet, a major operator in Gabon, has launched a €500 million share sale to cut debt and strengthen its balance sheet. Separately, Spanish contractor Eurofinsa is asking a New York court to block Gabonese assets at Bank of New York Mellon as it pursues an $18 million arbitration award. China Partnership: Gabon has unveiled a $2 billion critical-minerals project with Emirati and Chinese firms, as President Brice Oligui Nguema’s visit to Beijing brought deeper mining and security cooperation. Football: Gabon’s U-23 side lost 2-1 to Tunisia in the first leg of their AFCON qualifying tie; the return match is set for November 17 in Libreville. Climate: At COP31, Vice President Hugues Alexandre Barro Chambrier called for predictable climate finance and fair recognition of the Congo Basin’s role in protecting the planet. Digital Rights: Social media access has returned after an eight-month suspension, but tighter rules and cooperation with tech companies have raised concerns about privacy and free expression. Telecoms: Gabon is seeking a seat on the ITU Council for 2027–2030.
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