AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOil Rig Disaster: Three bodies have been found and two people remain missing after the Prospector 5 sank off Mayumba with 115 aboard; 110 survivors are ashore. Authorities and the companies involved are working to limit any environmental impact from the diesel on board. Digital Expansion: Gabon has launched 5G through Airtel and Moov, with regulator ARCEP pledging to enforce coverage, service-quality and consumer-protection rules. A GSMA report says more than half the population lives within mobile broadband coverage but remains offline, citing smartphone costs as a barrier. Forest Protection: Congo Basin civil society groups meeting in Libreville urged governments to improve forest governance, protect community rights and provide direct access to climate finance. Economic Outlook: Afreximbank forecasts Gabon’s growth at 3.3% in 2026, while calling for diversification beyond crude oil. Social Media: Gabon has restored access after an eight-month ban.
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