Gabon’s Digital Sovereignty: ST Digital has inaugurated Gabon’s first international-standard Tier III data centre in the Nkok Special Economic Zone, aiming to keep sensitive state and corporate data local and reduce reliance on overseas infrastructure. Telecom Financing: Airtel Africa secured a $150m IFC loan to expand and modernise mobile networks across its 14-country footprint, including Gabon, to boost digital inclusion and jobs. Energy & Gas Monetisation: NOG Energy Week 2026 highlighted FLNG as a fast-growing route to commercialise offshore gas, with Africa hosting five FLNG projects (including Cameroon, Mozambique, Congo, Gabon and others). Mining & Fertiliser Supply: Millennial Potash says Gabon’s mines minister led a government visit to its Banio potash project, reiterating support and discussing infrastructure build-out. Public Finance & Development: A World Bank report urges Central African Republic to strengthen public finance transparency and domestic revenue mobilisation, noting low revenue collection and a heavy wage bill burden. Regional Trade & Infrastructure: Cameroon cleared a major hurdle for the long-delayed Ebolowa-Akom II-Kribi road after UK-backed financing was secured, expected to cut transport costs and improve access to Kribi Port. Market Watch: West Africa’s crude oil exports fell in Jan-Jun 2026, with Banchero Costa citing a -10.4% year-on-year drop for the region. Education Connectivity: Airtel Africa targets connecting 5,000 schools with free internet by 2027 via UNICEF partnership, building on thousands already connected.