AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Escalation: The WHO has declared the Central Africa Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern as cases surge across borders, with 487 confirmed cases and 292 deaths reported as of May 16, raising pressure on already strained health systems. Gabon Resources Push: At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema told Comilog (Eramet) to start processing manganese locally or face replacement, while Gabon also moves to acquire a stake in Eramet to gain more control of its mineral value. Oil & Investment Signals: Sao Tome & Principe launched a fast-track licensing round for ultra-deepwater blocks in the Gulf of Guinea, and PetroEnergy’s Q1 results showed income down 14% with no Gabon Etame oil liftings. Crime & Cross-Border Security: Nigeria’s police say they arrested 13 suspects and rescued 30 Malians in a transnational trafficking and ransom fraud operation. Ongoing Watch: ReconAfrica says Kavango West 1X production testing in Namibia is set to begin before end of May.
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