AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMining Finance Watch: Genmin says it’s getting serious project-finance interest for Gabon’s Baniaka iron ore, including a Middle Eastern consortium offer to fund the full $200m via a new JV, plus Chinese and commodities-trader proposals—site visits are already underway as the company pushes toward a final investment decision. French-Africa Capital Push: At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Emmanuel Macron announced €23bn for Africa (energy transition, AI, agriculture), with Kenya’s William Ruto stressing “sovereignty” and “win-win” investment—while the wider debate over France’s influence and approach continues. Gabon Resource Control: Libreville moves to acquire a stake in Eramet/Comilog’s Moanda manganese business, aligning with plans to gain more control and shift toward local processing. Digital Rights: Gabon’s social media clampdown remains in focus after rights groups warned of collective punishment and due-process concerns. Telecom Deal: Moov Africa Gabon and Airtel Gabon sign an infrastructure-sharing agreement to cut costs and boost coverage.
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