AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChina Trade Mission: President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is in China for a state visit through Nov. 7 and will attend the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, creating an opportunity to promote Gabon’s trade and investment ties. Oil and Gas: A fourth body has been recovered from the Prospector 5 rig that sank offshore Gabon on Oct. 24; one person remains missing. Borr Drilling has commissioned an independent investigation into the disaster. Digital Economy: Gabon has launched 5G networks and plans to license Starlink and Eutelsat in the coming months to reach remote communities, including more than 200 villages still without internet access. Economic Outlook: Afreximbank forecasts 3.3% growth in 2026, supported by hydrocarbons, while urging diversification from crude oil exports. CEMAC Currency: Old CFA franc coins lost legal-tender status on Nov. 1, but can be exchanged at banks, microfinance institutions and BEAC counters until July 31, 2027.
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