AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoForest & Climate: A new Nature Communications study using high-resolution satellite biomass maps says Central African forests are now losing more carbon than they gain, challenging the long-held view that the region is a steady climate buffer. Gabon Policy: Gabon has banned the export of iboga and all derivatives in any form, with penalties for violators, tightening rules around the Bwiti-linked plant and related traditional knowledge. Energy & Industry: Oilserv (Nigeria) signed an MoU with Gabon to develop and commercialise hydrocarbon blocks DEF-3 and D4-5, focusing on gas transport, compression and treatment to feed thermal power and support industrial growth in a market projected at $2.12bn by 2031. Digital & Land Governance: Gabon’s economy ministry move on land digitalisation is progressing via a protocol with SNEDAI GROUPE to modernise cadastral data and speed up safer land transactions. Health: WHO says dementia is rising across Africa, with 1.9 million people affected and a major economic burden on families. Global Tech/Services: Apple expands iCloud+ with Apple Arcade and Apple TV access in over 100 countries, including Gabon. Regional Security Tech Diplomacy: China’s defence chief urged joint security cooperation after meetings with Gabon and others at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
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