AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBiodiversity Discovery: A newly named African monkey, Likweli (Colobus congoensis), has been identified in the Congo, adding a fresh branch to the primate family tree and underlining how much wildlife diversity is still being uncovered. Mining & Local Value Chains: Eramet has signed an MoU with Gabon to build new manganese processing facilities that could treat up to 700,000 tonnes of ore annually by 2031, as Libreville moves toward banning raw manganese exports from January 2029. France–Gabon Cooperation: President Brice Oligui Nguema’s state visit to France focuses on deeper economic and security ties, including agreements linked to environmental preservation, urban water and transport, and talks with Macron on industrial priorities. Regional Security Pressure: African Union member states, including Gabon, warn that the Somalia peace mission (AUSSOM) cannot continue indefinitely, urging Mogadishu to build self-sustaining security capacity as funding uncertainty grows. Energy & Jobs: Dietsmann highlights long-running operations and maintenance support across Gabon and the region, positioning its expertise for Africa’s energy future at African Energy Week.
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