AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoPress Freedom & Civic Space: Gabon’s new political climate is tightening around critics, with opposition figures jailed, critical voices threatened, and social media suspended—TikTok star Nelly Ngabima (“Princesse de Souba”) says she was threatened and even granted French refugee status after posts about the Bongo family and alleged abuses. Illegal Fishing Crackdown: Ahead of the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, 16 countries pledged stronger action against illegal fishing, aiming to protect fish stocks and livelihoods as industrial fleets push artisanal fishers farther offshore. Rainforest Restoration (Gabon): A French nature-based project developer, aDryada, signed an agreement with Gabon’s DENR to restore 120,000 hectares of rainforest in the Congo Basin, with jobs, park surveillance support, and a carbon-credit mechanism. Biodiversity & Wildlife Health: Conservation groups warn that Ebola risk is spreading between people and wildlife, including in regions where gorillas have been hit—support is being provided to wildlife authorities with monitoring gear. Water Security (Global): A new global map highlights how safe drinking water remains out of reach for billions, underscoring the scale of infrastructure gaps.
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