AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndependence Diplomacy: President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema marked Gabon’s 66th Independence Anniversary in Libreville, with visiting leaders including Gambia’s President Adama Barrow and Uganda’s Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, while the UAE sent official congratulations to Gabon’s head of state. Media Freedom Under Pressure: The CPJ urged Gabonese authorities to reinstate Info241 after the media regulator suspended the 13-year-old outlet over allegations linked to a viral influencer post about the president. Governance & Economy: Gabon is moving to end raw manganese exports and push more local processing to keep more value and jobs inside the country. Health: A global rubella update shows vaccination coverage has reached 73% of infants, but many countries still lack programs—an issue with major consequences for pregnancy. Tech & Connectivity: Havas appointed Roxana Ravjee as CEO Africa, overseeing operations including Gabon, while Airtel and Starlink launched Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, expanding connectivity where networks are weak. Culture & Youth: Ayra Starr’s “Starrgirl” topped Apple Music album charts in Gabon and other countries shortly after release.
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