AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAfDB Annual Meetings (Gabon): President Brice Oligui Nguema joined other African leaders in Brazzaville to push for bigger investment in energy, infrastructure, industrialisation and climate finance, urging more private capital and “bankable” projects; Nguema highlighted Gabon’s plan to monetize forest conservation via a national carbon-credit framework and eco-tourism, while also calling for stronger international compensation for Congo Basin countries. Gabon Industry: Morocco-based CIMAF says it will invest US$45m+ to expand its Owendo cement plant near Libreville, including a third production line and more clinker capacity—timed ahead of Gabon’s planned clinker import ban from Jan 2027. Youth & Diplomacy: “African Youth Day 2026” in Moscow brought together African and Russian youth and diplomats, with organisers announcing new cooperation programmes and preparations for Russia-Africa Expo 2027. Regional Security/Health: The WHO warns Ebola is spreading rapidly in eastern DRC, with border restrictions affecting neighbours including Gabon.
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