AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFranco-Gabonese Deals: Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is in France for a three-day state visit where Macron-backed agreements aim to deepen ties across security, water and energy, with manganese at the center. Mining & Jobs: Eramet (via Comilog) signed an MoU to study industrial options that could process up to 700,000 tonnes of manganese ore per year by 2031, as Libreville pushes to boost local value and set a January 2029 deadline for processing before export. Diplomacy Under Pressure: Gabonese opposition lawyers say France should intervene in the detention of former PM Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, alleging harsh conditions and political motivation, while Gabon insists the judiciary is independent. Health Alert: Yellow fever warnings are expanding, with confirmed cases reported in nine countries and suspected cases including Gabon, urging travellers to get vaccinated before travel. Travel Rules: Gabon has published eVisa fees and warns applicants not to enter before their approved arrival date, or they risk deportation.
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