Digital Governance: Gabon met TikTok executives at WSIS 2026 in Geneva to review progress after its February 2026 digital platform suspensions, with a focus on tighter online safety and structured governance. Payments & Banking: BEAC has joined PAPSS, extending instant local-currency transfers across CEMAC and linking Central Africa to faster cross-border payments for banks and fintechs. Oil & Fiscal Context: OPEC reported June output rebounded by about 3.05mbpd, with Gabon up slightly to 224,000 bpd, a reminder of how production shifts can move regional revenue expectations. Energy Projects: NOG Energy Week highlighted FLNG as a fast-growing LNG route, with Africa already hosting FLNG projects in Cameroon, Mozambique, Congo and Gabon. Telecom Financing: Airtel Africa secured a $150m IFC loan to modernise and expand mobile networks, including in Gabon, to boost digital inclusion. Tax Enforcement: A Gabonese national was jailed effectively 10 years in South Africa for a R67m SARS VAT refund fraud using forged medical invoices. Online Advertising Rules: Google expanded its alcohol policy to include Gabon and updated gambling and games rules to require certification across categories. Regional Trade/Transport: UK-backed financing cleared a major hurdle for Cameroon’s long-delayed Kribi trade corridor road, improving access to the port and regional movement of goods. Aviation Connectivity: Port Harcourt International Airport received full certification, potentially opening more international routes, including to Libreville.