BEAC Liquidity Watch: The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) injected CFA500 billion into Cemac banks in a May 25 operation (auction rate 4.75%), keeping the offer steady despite shifting demand across recent weeks—an important signal for credit and short-term liquidity in Gabon and the region. Gabon Court Ruling: In a major case for maritime safety, a Libreville court convicted Royal Coast Marine and eight defendants over the 2023 Esther Miracle ferry disaster, sentencing individuals to 38 months and fining the company, while victims’ families criticized compensation and signaled appeals. AfDB Annual Meetings—Energy & Growth: At the AfDB 2026 presidential dialogue in Brazzaville, Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema joined other leaders calling for more investment in energy, infrastructure, industrialisation and climate finance, with Gabon pushing forest carbon credits and eco-tourism as growth levers. Douala BRT Procurement: Douala’s city council moved forward on its World Bank-backed BRT project by planning a CFA98.3 million contract to update the Resettlement Action Plan, a key step before corridor works begin. Digital Access & Youth: Gabon’s move to restrict social media use for under-16s continues to draw scrutiny, as the policy reshapes how young people engage in business, learning and civic life. AI Adoption Benchmark: Microsoft’s AI diffusion report places Tunisia 8th in Africa for generative AI use (13.5%), with Gabon cited among countries at 15.0%, highlighting a wider digital skills gap across the continent.