AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOil’s Broken Promise: A new report says decades of oil production in Nigeria—and across 13 African producers—have failed to cut poverty or spark broad growth, arguing the sector was built for export profits, not resilient local economies, while countries export crude and still import costly fuel. Gabon’s Industrial Deadline: At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema warned Comilog (Eramet) to start processing manganese locally by 2029 or face rivals—pushing the country to capture more value from a strategic mineral. Power Shift in Gabon’s Energy Mix: PetroEnergy’s Q1 results show net income down 14% and no oil liftings for Etame, but electricity sales rose as wind and solar projects ran and new generation started. Mining Financing Watch: Genmin says it has received interest for about $200m to develop its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, including a Middle Eastern JV offer. Marine Conservation Access: A commentary argues ocean protection will stall if people can’t experience the sea—access for disabled and marginalized communities is framed as a conservation failure.
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