AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOil & Maritime Security: France says it seized a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic, underscoring tighter enforcement against sanctions-busting “shadow fleet” activity. Upstream Oil in Gabon: Record Resources projects its Loba Marine 2 well could produce 5,000 bbl/d, with the wider Loba complex potentially reaching ~20,000 bbl/d. Cemac Liquidity: BEAC injected CFA500 billion into banks across the region via a variable-rate auction at 4.75%, showing uneven refinancing demand. AfDB Financing Push: African leaders at the AfDB annual meetings in Brazzaville urged more investment in energy, infrastructure, industrialisation and climate finance, with Gabon highlighting eco-tourism and carbon-credit monetisation. Gabon Carbon & Forest Economy: Gabon’s president outlined plans to monetise forest reserves through a national carbon-credit framework and a dedicated agency to market credits. Transport Project in Cameroon: Douala plans to award a contract to update the Resettlement Action Plan for its CFA335 billion BRT corridor, funded by the World Bank. Gabon Justice: A Libreville court convicted Royal Coast Marine and eight defendants over the 2023 Esther Miracle ferry disaster, sentencing individuals to 38 months and fining the company. Digital Policy Watch: Gabon’s move to restrict social media access for under-16s is drawing scrutiny amid concerns over digital rights and business impacts.
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