AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Morocco has named Achraf Hakimi in its 29-man squad despite a minor right-thigh injury, but CAF suspension means he misses the Gabon opener on Sept. 25; Morocco also has Tawfik Bentayeb cleared after a head-injury scare, though he must complete recovery before the Ghana friendly. Gabon Transport Reform: Libreville has ended free public transport with the launch of the National Transport Company (CNT), starting with 149 vehicles and rolling out Libreville-to-provinces links plus urban lines, with “Social Pass,” “Student,” “Urban,” and “Family” fares and digital payments. Trade & Food Policy: Gabon’s planned ban on imported broiler chicken from Jan. 1, 2027 is facing a WTO challenge from the United States; Libreville says it will use WTO exceptions and diplomacy while ramping up local production. Public Service Overhaul: After a biometric and administrative census, Gabon dismissed 1,299 public agents and reinstated 116, projecting nearly 11 billion FCFA in annual savings. Blue Economy: Gabon has approved talks for a new Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement with the EU to replace the 2021 protocol and protect fisheries sovereignty. Energy Deal: Oilserv signed with Gabon to develop hydrocarbon blocks DEF-3 and D4-5, targeting gas infrastructure for thermal power and industrial use. Justice Update: Alain-Georges Moukoko has been appointed prosecutor general for Libreville’s Court of Appeal, signaling a push for tougher enforcement on corruption and environmental crime.
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