AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGabon’s crackdown on dissent: A new AFP report says Gabon’s post-coup leadership is tightening control, with opposition figures jailed, critical voices threatened, and social media suspended—highlighting the case of TikTok star Nelly Ngabima, who says she received threats after speaking out. Community tensions in Gabon’s diaspora spotlight: A “last warning” march in Daveyton targeted foreign-owned spaza shops, with residents demanding stronger police protection and permanent closures, after door-to-door confrontations and later looting. Gabon’s sacred medicine meets global science: Researchers describe a new method to produce ibogaine from an undisclosed Amazon plant, raising fresh questions about how Gabon’s Bwiti-linked iboga tradition intersects with addiction treatment and the risks of poaching. Culture & diplomacy through film: Doha Film Institute announced 2026 Spring Grants, including projects by Mohamed Kordofani and Theo Panagopoulos—another reminder of how African stories keep finding international platforms. Gabon in the spotlight for wealth and accountability: OCCRP reports a former Gabon budget chief linked to Omar Bongo’s family acquired major Dubai property holdings while overseeing state finances, as French corruption probes continue. Women’s rights diplomacy: Nigeria’s election to the UN CEDAW committee underscores regional momentum on gender equality—while Gabon is noted as not elected.
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