AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoManganese Deal Boost: Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema kicked off a state visit to France with three agreements, led by a memorandum with Eramet/Comilog to process up to 700 kilotons of manganese ore per year by end-2031, plus security and water/energy cooperation. Local Jobs Push: The Eramet MoU also points to a “Made in Gabon” seed fund aimed at creating 3,000 industrial jobs and support for new processing and biochar initiatives. Franco-Gabonese Tensions: As mining ties deepen, pressure is also rising on France to intervene in the detention of opposition figure Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, with lawyers citing alleged degrading conditions and political motivation. Regional Finance Watch: In CEMAC, banks’ demand for BEAC liquidity rose again after policy easing, underscoring ongoing pressure on funding for key imports. Energy Markets: OPEC+ is set for its August meeting amid Strait of Hormuz volatility, while Gabon remains in the group shaping regional oil supply expectations. Travel Risk Alert: A new solo-travel risk index flags Gabon among the riskiest destinations for 2026, driven mainly by healthcare access concerns.
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