AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGabon–EU Fisheries Talks: Libreville has launched negotiations for a new Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement with the EU after the 2021 protocol expired in June 2026, aiming to rebalance benefits and strengthen Gabon’s control over tuna fishing and local value creation. Food Sovereignty Clash: Gabon’s planned poultry import ban from Jan. 1, 2027 is now a WTO dispute with Washington, as Libreville argues the move protects producers and boosts food security while critics warn about readiness and market impacts. Environmental Justice Leadership: Libreville’s prosecutor’s office gets a new head as Alain-Georges Moukoko is appointed general prosecutor, bringing a track record focused on illegal logging, poaching, and trafficking. Wildlife Science: New research highlights elephants around Mount Elgon in Kenya “self-medicating” by mixing medicinal plants with breast milk for calves, adding fresh urgency to habitat protection. Forest Carbon Warning: A new study says Central African forests are losing more carbon than they gain, challenging the region’s long-held role as a climate buffer. Illegal Timber Crackdown: Dutch authorities seized 375 tons of illegally sourced tropical hardwood linked to Gabon after raids and shipment interceptions. Blue Economy Energy Move: Oilserv signed an MoU with Gabon to develop gas in DEF-3 and D4-5 blocks, targeting power generation and broader industrial use.
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