AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedia Freedom: Gabon has resumed issuing press cards after a five-year freeze, but journalists have only five days to apply. The short deadline has raised concerns about a rushed or exclusionary process as the country prepares to conclude its political transition. Development Partnership: Gabon and the Islamic Development Bank are preparing a new cooperation framework aligned with the country’s 2026–2030 development plan, with a focus on sustainable growth and high-impact projects. Oil and Gas: BW Energy reported commercial oil in two Dussafu appraisal wells, with an estimated 8–9 million barrels recoverable. The results support two additional producing wells, with the first planned for 2027. Cultural Heritage: Gabonese communities are seeking to protect iboga, a plant central to Bwiti traditions, as growing international interest in the related compound ibogaine raises concerns about future demand.
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