AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGabon Courts & Corruption: A Gabonese national, Andre Claude De Diguela, was sentenced to an effective 10 years’ direct imprisonment after being convicted for defrauding South Africa’s SARS of about R67 million via fraudulent VAT refund claims, using forged medical invoices, plus money laundering charges linked to roughly R10 million. Digital Economy & Sovereignty: Gabon inaugurated an international-standard Tier III data centre in a push to keep sensitive state and corporate data hosted locally, reducing reliance on overseas infrastructure. Energy & Investment: NOG Energy Week 2026 highlighted FLNG as a fast-growing route to monetise offshore gas in Africa, with existing projects in Cameroon, Mozambique, Congo, Gabon and others, and Gabon named among the key locations. Telecom Finance: Airtel Africa secured a $150m IFC loan to modernise and expand mobile networks across its 14-country footprint, including Gabon, aiming to boost digital inclusion and jobs. Mining & Fertiliser Supply: Millennial Potash said Gabon’s mines minister led a government delegation to its Banio Potash Project, reaffirming support and discussing infrastructure for fertilizer production. Regional Business Climate: Afrobarometer began Round 11 surveys with fieldwork in Zimbabwe and Gabon, covering up to 40 countries to track citizen views on governance and economic change.
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