AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBasketball: Gabon booked a place at the 2027 AfroCan after beating Cameroon 83–80 and the Republic of the Congo 86–58 to finish its qualifiers unbeaten. Digital Payments: Cabinet approved amendments to rules for payment providers, aiming to expand financial inclusion, connect Gabon’s systems with regional networks and encourage a gradual shift away from cash. Currency: Five older CEMAC coin series lose legal-tender status on November 1. Holders can exchange them until October 31, 2027, with exchanges later restricted to BEAC branches. Public Health: WHO says Gabon did not deliver mass treatment for river blindness in 2025, citing safety concerns linked to Loa loa co-infection. Economy: Moody’s expects Gabon to be among the region’s sharpest debt risers, despite a more positive outlook for sub-Saharan Africa overall. Diplomacy: Gabon reiterated its support at the UN for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara.
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