AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCement Push in Gabon: CIMAF says it will invest US$45m to expand its Owendo cement plant near Libreville, adding a third production line and more clinker capacity—a move timed for Gabon’s planned clinker import ban from Jan 2027. Shipping & Sanctions Pressure: A new report argues Russia is using African “flag of convenience” registries to support a shadow maritime system that helps its oil business keep moving despite Western sanctions. AI Adoption Watch: Microsoft data puts Gabon’s generative AI use at 15%, placing it in Africa’s mid-to-upper tier, while Togo is rising to 10.1%. Ebola Alarm in the DRC: WHO warns the outbreak is spreading rapidly, with insecurity and access limits complicating response and border movement. Health & Education Spotlight: Merck Foundation launched Ghana’s “Educating Linda” with the First Lady, targeting scholarships for underprivileged girls and broader healthcare capacity. Maritime Readiness: Cameroon’s Obangame Express exercise tested regional cooperation against sea crimes in the Gulf of Guinea.
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