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Last update: an hour agoManganese Power Move: Gabon says it’s moving to buy a stake in Eramet, aiming to tighten state control over the Moanda manganese giant—Libreville already holds 29% of Comilog and claims it secured a deal during the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, while Eramet says it has noted Gabon’s plan to subscribe to a €500m capital increase, with shareholders set to review the proposal on 27 May. Food Security Push: Gabon also signed about US$1.38bn in poultry deals under an emergency plan ahead of a 2027 import ban, including new complexes and feed production to boost local output and jobs. Digital Rights Clash: A week after Gabon suspended major social media platforms over security concerns, rights groups warn the clampdown is still being enforced through phone/VPN crackdowns. France Recalibration: Across the region, Macron’s Africa Forward pitch—€23bn in investment—keeps drawing debate over whether it’s a real reset or just a new label for old influence.
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