AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours ago5G Launch: Gabon has switched on 5G, with Airtel and Moov Africa allocated spectrum. ARCEP says operators must meet coverage, service-quality and consumer-protection standards as the network expands. Digital Cooperation: African Union ministers met in Libreville to advance continental priorities including connectivity, cybersecurity, AI and digital inclusion. Ghana’s Samuel George will chair the AU’s communication and ICT committee for two years. Rural Connectivity: Gabon is considering satellite providers such as Starlink and Eutelsat to connect more than 200 offline villages; the plan is not yet an authorisation. Online Access: Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram are available again after an eight-month suspension, though new rules cover identification, children’s access and content moderation. Plant Research: Gabonese botanists say surveys uncover about 10 new plant species each year, supporting efforts to document and protect the country’s largely unexplored rainforest biodiversity.
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