AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Transport Reform: Gabon has ended free public transport with the launch of the National Transport Company (CNT), starting with 149 vehicles and rolling out intercity links from Libreville to provincial hubs, plus Greater Libreville urban lines, ticket points and stops, alongside a new fare system (Social Pass, Student, Urban, Family) and a digital payment and tracking platform called “Gabon Mobilités.” Trade & Food Security: Libreville is pressing ahead with a ban on imported broiler chicken from January 1, 2027, despite a U.S. challenge at the WTO, saying it will use WTO exceptions and diplomacy while ramping up local poultry capacity after years of heavy imports. Conservation & Culture: A draft decree adopted by the Council of Ministers bans the export of iboga and all derivatives in any form, with penalties for individuals and companies. Public Service Accountability: After a biometric and administrative census, 1,299 public agents were dismissed and 116 reinstated, with the state estimating nearly 11 billion FCFA in annual savings from regularisation. Justice Leadership: Alain-Georges Moukoko has been appointed prosecutor general for Libreville’s Court of Appeal, signaling a push for tougher, more specialized prosecution. Energy Deal: Oilserv signed an agreement with Gabon to develop hydrocarbon blocks DEF-3 and D4-5, including gas transport and treatment infrastructure aimed at thermal power and industrial use.
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