AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUN Funding for SDGs: The UN has pledged $18.5m (10.5bn FCFA) to Gabon for 2025 via 21 agencies, targeting good governance and human rights, a green and blue economy transition, and social inclusion as Gabon prepares its 2028–2032 agenda. Public Accountability: President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema pushed for tighter public debt and oil governance, urging transparency and a shared understanding of Gabon’s finances with IMF experts. Ghost Workers Crackdown: Gabon removed 1,473 “ghost workers” from payrolls, projected to save over 11bn FCFA yearly for health, schools, and teacher/medical recruitment. Food Sovereignty at the WTO: Gabon’s planned poultry import ban from 1 Jan 2027 is now a diplomatic fight with the US at the WTO, as Libreville argues it’s about local industry and food security. Wildlife & Conservation: A rescued gorilla, Bili, was moved from Nigeria to Congo via a multi-country logistics operation routing through Gabon, aiming for eventual reintroduction. Energy/Environment Link: Oil-sector activity continues offshore Gabon, with seismic reprocessing and a resource report expected by year-end for the Ngulu block.
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