AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoGabon–France Ties: President Brice Oligui Nguema began a state visit to Paris, with talks focused on economic modernization and environmental priorities, including Gabon’s push for Eramet to process manganese locally and a deadline for ore processing before export. Mining & Climate-Linked Industry: Eramet signed an MoU with Gabon to build new manganese processing facilities targeting up to 700,000 tonnes of ore annually by 2031, as Libreville moves to boost domestic value chains and reduce raw exports. Wildlife Discovery: Scientists named a new Congo monkey species, Likweli (Colobus congoensis), adding to growing evidence of how much biodiversity remains poorly known in Central Africa. Fisheries Governance: The WTO Fish Fund approved about $2.2m in grants for 17 developing countries to implement the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, aiming to strengthen reporting, data collection and regulation. Energy & Jobs: Dietsmann highlighted decades of oil, gas and power operations and maintenance across Gabon and the region as it joins African Energy Week 2026, underscoring workforce development alongside reliability.
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