AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAnti-Corruption & Justice: A Gabonese businessman, Andre Claude De Diguela, has been sentenced to an effective 10 years in prison after South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority secured his conviction over a R67 million SARS VAT refund fraud scheme, involving forged medical invoices and money laundering. Political Accountability: Swiss prosecutors have opened an official money-laundering investigation into Sylvia Bongo, wife of former President Ali Bongo, alleging funds linked to criminal enterprise were routed to a Geneva bank account—another legal pressure point for Gabon’s former ruling family. Digital Governance & State Capacity: Gabon’s digital push continues as the country’s ST Digital tier III data centre is highlighted as part of efforts toward “digital sovereignty,” while broader regional connectivity plans also gain momentum. Energy & Infrastructure: Gabon’s role in Africa’s gas monetisation remains in focus, with FLNG flagged as a fast-growing option—cited among existing projects including Gabon. Public Opinion & Democracy: Afrobarometer has started Round 11 fieldwork, including in Gabon, aiming to survey up to 40 countries and track citizens’ views on democratic resilience and governance.
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