AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMining & Sovereignty: Gabon says it is moving to acquire a stake in Eramet, aiming for greater control of manganese production at Moanda, where the state already holds 29% of Comilog, with talks tied to commitments made during the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi. Food Security Push: Gabon also signed US$1.38bn poultry investment deals under an emergency plan to boost local output ahead of a planned 2027 import ban, including new complexes in Ntoum and feed production in Woleu-Ntem. Telecom Cost Relief: Moov Africa Gabon Telecom and Airtel Gabon agreed to share towers and other infrastructure to improve coverage as demand rises. Digital Rights Tension: Rights groups are renewing pressure after Gabon’s social media clampdown, saying enforcement has included phone seizures and account suspensions. Regional Watch: In Nairobi, France’s Macron announced €23bn for Africa, while Gabon’s Brice Oligui Nguema met Kenya’s Ruto to deepen cooperation.
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