Judicial Accountability: Former Libreville Court of Appeal prosecutor Eddy Narcisse Minang has taken his disciplinary case to Gabon’s Council of State, challenging both his June suspension and August disciplinary decisions, raising questions about whether the process followed the safeguards in the 2023 Statute of Magistrates. Fuel & Cost of Living: Greater Libreville diesel shortages are easing: the Petroleum and Gas ministry says temporary rationing will give way to a gradual return to normal from Sunday, Oct. 4, after an expected fuel shipment arrives Saturday. Digital Governance: Gabon has started validating draft legal texts under its Digital programme, covering digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital services and the regulatory framework, with a roughly 10-day consultation window. Telecom Regulation: ARCEP Gabon and the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) discussed cooperation on AI regulation, regulatory capacity building and telecom oversight experience-sharing. Social Policy for Seniors: Libreville held Gabon’s first National Day for Retirees and the Elderly, shifting aging from ceremony to policy debate on dignity, protection and intergenerational transmission. UN Development Funding: The UN in Gabon announced $18.5m (10.5bn FCFA) for 2025 across 21 agencies, focused on governance, a green-blue transition and social inclusion. Regional Finance: Bankers and regulators from across CEMAC are meeting in Bangui for the Bangui Financial Days and CEMAC Bankers’ Days, aiming to turn financing discussions into deals for SMEs and cross-border payments.