AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGabon EXPO 2027: Gabon has signed in Belgrade the contract for its participation in EXPO 2027, with the event running May 15–Aug 15, 2027 under “Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All,” and 138 countries already confirmed. Oil & Gas Development: Record Resources says its Loba discovery in Gabon could deliver first production above 5,000 barrels per day, citing encouraging geological and geophysical work and performance from the nearby Batanga reservoir analogue at Barbier Southwest. Regional Finance & Compliance: Cameroon’s Alios Finance is planning a capital increase after Credaf’s takeover, aiming to move closer to higher COBAC capital requirements. Illicit Flows Fight: Central African governments and partners launched a Yaounde workshop to strengthen action against illicit financial flows, money laundering and terrorist financing. Tax Pressure in Telecoms: Cameroon is pushing to collect unpaid taxes tied to unregistered mobile phones, raising questions about who should be held responsible and how enforcement will work. Courtroom Accountability (Gabon): A Libreville court convicted Royal Coast Marine and others in the Esther Miracle ferry disaster case, sentencing defendants to 38 months and fining the company, with civil parties already signaling appeals. Governance & Stability: A week of coverage also highlights how coups and crises keep reshaping African democracy and elections.
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