AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoArms Control Push: At UN arms talks in Geneva, Gabon’s diplomat urged African states to sign, ratify and fully domesticate the UN Arms Trade Treaty, calling for better national laws and coordinated action to curb illicit small arms and light weapons. Rail Modernisation: A €312m financing deal was signed for Phase III of Gabon’s Transgabonais railway upgrade, targeting safer, more reliable freight and passenger services along the 648 km line. Forest & Deforestation Watch: A regional workshop in Yaoundé focused on governance and cooperation to tackle forest conversion across the Congo Basin, bringing together policymakers, NGOs and communities from Central Africa. Quiet Nature Spotlight: A global “Noise-Free Nations” ranking put Gabon among the world’s quieter destinations, citing protected land and low tourist density. Health Research: A phase 3 TB vaccine candidate (VPM1002) failed to prevent TB infections in newborns as well as the standard BCG vaccine. Tourism & Wildlife Angle: Lope National Park’s best rafting season is during the dry months (June–September), when lower water levels expose more rapids.
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