AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChina Visit: President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is in China for a state visit through Nov. 7, seeking stronger ties in trade, natural resources, training and infrastructure. Gabon is also making its first appearance in the China International Import Expo’s country pavilion. Poverty: More than eight in 10 people in Gabon face moderate or high lived poverty, according to Afrobarometer’s survey across 38 African countries. The report highlights shortages of essentials including food, clean water and medical care. Trade: Gabon has signed the Accra Convention on negotiable cargo documents, which supports electronic paperwork and could ease cargo transfers and trade finance. Offshore Disaster: A fourth body has been recovered after the Prospector 5 rig capsized off Gabon on Oct. 24; one person remains missing, and an independent investigation is under way. Digital Cooperation: Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire are exploring joint work on AI, digital public services and data infrastructure. Commonwealth: Gabon has been removed from the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group’s formal agenda, following recognition of the country’s progress.
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