AGP Executive Report

Mobile Networks: ZTE and Airtel Gabon have deployed Massive MIMO technology on Airtel’s live network, boosting capacity and laying groundwork for future 5G services. Digital Land Records: Gabon Digital’s technology is being touted as a way to restart the country’s stalled land-digitisation drive. Energy Infrastructure: Gabon, SEEG and Aurion Capital signed an MoU for a proposed 150–450 MW gas-fired power programme in Greater Libreville, designed to support household demand and local industry.

Land Digitisation: A new proposal asks whether Gabon Digital’s technology can finally restart the country’s stalled land-records project. Mobile Networks: ZTE and Airtel Gabon say they have deployed Massive MIMO technology on Airtel’s live network, boosting capacity and laying groundwork for future 5G. Power Infrastructure: Gabon and SEEG signed an agreement with Aurion Capital for a proposed gas-fired power programme of up to 450 MW to support households and industry; financing and development are still ahead. Conservation Science: WWF’s Congo Basin director says protected areas must be kept off-limits to mining, as pressure on conservation lands and wildlife declines remain major concerns.

Land Digitisation: Gabon Digital’s technology is being touted as a possible way to restart the country’s stalled land-records digitisation drive. Mobile Networks: ZTE and Airtel Gabon say their new Massive MIMO system is live, boosting network capacity and preparing for future 5G. Digital Payments: Airtel plans to bring its Mastercard-backed virtual Global Pay card to Gabon, letting customers use mobile-money balances for international online purchases; no launch date has been announced. Power Infrastructure: Gabon, SEEG and Aurion Capital have signed an MoU for a gas-fired power program of up to 450 MW in Greater Libreville, intended to support households and industry. Wildlife Science: Infrared cameras have captured Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles hunting bats, drawing attention to a little-known population outside protected areas. Data Centres: A new Vertiv-Cybastion partnership includes Gabon among six African markets targeted for digital infrastructure and government technology projects.

Inclusive Education: The Commonwealth of Learning and Nigeria’s National Open University are urging West African universities to adopt assistive tools, from screen readers to speech-to-text, to make learning more accessible for students with disabilities. Mobile Networks: ZTE and Airtel Gabon have deployed a Massive MIMO system combining FDD and TDD spectrum on Airtel’s live network, aiming to boost capacity and support future 5G development. Power Infrastructure: Gabon, SEEG and Aurion Capital signed an agreement for a gas-fired power program in Greater Libreville, with planned capacity of up to 450 MW to serve households and industry. Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion’s regional partnership includes Gabon and targets projects supporting data centers and national digital transformation. Gabon Wildlife: New footage captures dwarf crocodiles hunting bats in the Abanda caves—an unusual behavior filmed in infrared, as researchers warn the isolated population needs stronger protection.

Mobile Networks: ZTE and Airtel Gabon have deployed FDD+TDD Massive MIMO on Airtel’s live network, boosting capacity and laying groundwork for future 5G. Power: Gabon, SEEG and Aurion Capital signed an MoU for a gas-fired electricity program of up to 450 MW to serve Greater Libreville and support industry. Conservation: WWF’s Nadège Nzoyem says mining has no place in protected areas, as new analysis highlights pressure on conservation lands and steep wildlife declines across Africa. Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion plan to work together on major digital projects in Gabon and five other African markets. Mobile Money: Airtel plans to bring its Mastercard-linked virtual payment card to Gabon, letting customers pay online from their mobile-money balance. Wildlife Science: Newly released infrared footage captures Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles hunting bats in darkness, offering a rare look at an isolated population outside protected areas.

Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion signed an agreement covering Gabon and five other African markets, aiming to connect data-centre expertise with government digitization projects. No specific deployments have been announced. Mobile Payments: Airtel plans to bring its Mastercard-backed virtual card to Gabon, letting customers pay for international online purchases from their mobile-money balance; a launch date is still unknown. Wildlife Science: Infrared cameras captured Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles hunting bats in the Abanda caves for the first time. Researchers warn the population lives outside protected areas. Public Health: UN data show authorities seized 251 tonnes of illicit medical products across Gabon and four neighbouring Central African countries from 2020 to 2025. The UN cautions that rising seizures do not necessarily mean trafficking has increased. Digital Identity: Rwanda approved about $19 million in additional World Bank financing for its digital ID rollout, cybersecurity and wider digital services, offering a regional example of investment in public technology.

Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion plan to work together on data-centre and digital transformation projects, with Gabon among six target markets. The partnership aims to bring power, cooling and other infrastructure expertise into national programmes. Energy Technology: Exxon Mobil is leading a renewed exploration push that includes Gabon, as companies return to drilling while seeking to keep costs below historic peaks. Skills and Training: Gabon plans to train 400 young professionals in Libreville, with practical skills intended to support employment and business creation as the country diversifies its economy. Wildlife Science: Infrared cameras have captured Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles hunting bats in darkness for the first time. Researchers warn the Abanda cave population remains vulnerable because its habitat lies outside protected areas.

Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion plan to work together on data-centre and other digital infrastructure projects across several African markets, including Gabon, as demand grows for AI, cloud and government digital services. Digital Payments: Airtel Money plans to bring its Mastercard-powered virtual card to Gabon, letting customers pay online from their mobile-money balance; the service is already available in some other African markets. Wildlife Science: Infrared cameras captured Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles hunting bats in the dark for the first time. Researchers warn the isolated population faces risks because the Abanda caves are outside protected areas.

Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion plan to work together on data-centre and other critical digital projects in Gabon and five nearby markets, aiming to connect infrastructure expertise with government-led digital programmes. Mobile Payments: Airtel plans to bring its Mastercard-powered virtual wallet card to Gabon, enabling online and subscription payments from mobile-money balances; a launch date has not been announced. Wildlife Research: Infrared footage has captured Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles hunting bats in darkness for the first time. Researchers warn the Abanda cave population remains vulnerable because its habitat lies outside protected areas. Skills Training: Gabon has launched a first cohort of 400 young people in Libreville for practical training linked to employment and business creation, with a wider rollout planned across the country.

Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion have agreed to work together on data-centre and digital infrastructure projects across Northwest Africa, including Gabon, combining Vertiv’s technical expertise with Cybastion’s government-sector links. Skills Training: Gabon has launched a first cohort of 400 young people in Libreville, with practical training and support intended to connect skills with jobs and business opportunities before the programme expands nationwide. Wildlife Science: Infrared cameras have captured Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles ambushing bats in darkness for the first time. Researchers warn the Abanda cave population remains at risk because its habitat lies outside protected areas. Digital Payments: Airtel plans to bring its Mastercard-powered virtual card to Gabon, letting customers pay for international online purchases from their mobile-money balance; no launch date has been announced.

Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion have signed a partnership framework covering Gabon and five other African markets, aiming to bring data-centre expertise into government-led digital projects. Mobile Payments: Airtel plans to bring its Mastercard-powered virtual card to Gabon, allowing customers to use mobile-wallet funds for international online purchases; the service is already operating in several other African countries. Wildlife Research: Infrared cameras have captured Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles hunting bats in the dark for the first time. The rare footage highlights a population living outside protected areas and facing conservation risks. Public Health: A UN report says authorities seized 251 tonnes of illicit or diverted medical products across five Central African countries, including Gabon, from 2020 to 2025.

Energy Exploration: Exxon Mobil is leading a renewed global search for oil and gas reserves, with Gabon among the markets in focus. The company is favoring direct negotiations and early entry, though no specific Gabon project was announced. Maritime Tracking: Sanctioned Russian vessel PATRIA called at Owendo before sailing to Douala, where it remained at anchor with its cargo undisclosed. Tracking data show repeated trips between the ports, but the latest loading pattern is unconfirmed. Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion plan to work together on projects in Gabon and other African markets, combining data-centre expertise with government digitalisation experience. Wildlife Science: Infrared footage has captured Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles hunting bats in the dark for the first time. Researchers warn the Abanda population remains vulnerable because its caves are outside protected areas. Digital Payments: Airtel Money plans to bring its Mastercard virtual card to Gabon, enabling wallet users to pay on international websites and digital services.

Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion plan to work together on data-centre and other digital infrastructure projects across Africa, including Gabon. The partnership aims to connect Vertiv’s infrastructure expertise with Cybastion’s government digital-transformation work. Wildlife Technology: Infrared cameras have captured Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles hunting bats in the dark for the first time. The rare footage highlights a little-known population living outside protected areas. Mobile Payments: Airtel plans to bring its Mastercard-powered virtual card to Gabon, letting customers pay for international online purchases and subscriptions directly from their Airtel Money balance. The launch date has not been announced.

Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion have agreed to collaborate on digital infrastructure projects across Northwest Africa, including Gabon, combining data-centre expertise with government digitalisation work. Mobile Payments: Airtel plans to bring its Mastercard-backed virtual card to Gabon, letting users pay for international online purchases from their mobile-money balance; a launch date has not been announced. Wildlife Science: Infrared cameras captured Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles hunting bats in darkness for the first time. Researchers warn the Abanda cave population remains vulnerable because its habitat lies outside protected areas.

Wildlife Technology: Infrared cameras have captured Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles hunting bats in the Abanda caves, a behavior researchers had never filmed. The rare footage also highlights conservation concerns: the cave population lives outside protected areas. Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion have agreed to explore collaboration on data-centre and other digital infrastructure projects, with Gabon among six target markets. The agreement sets a framework, not a confirmed project. Digital Payments: Airtel plans to bring its Mastercard-powered virtual card to Gabon, letting users pay for international online purchases from their mobile-money balance. No launch date has been announced. Iboga Research and Benefits: Gabon has paused iboga exports while building a national framework for sharing benefits from commercial uses of the plant and its derivatives. How the rules will cover products developed overseas, including synthetic compounds, remains unresolved.

Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion have agreed to work together on major digital projects across Northwest Africa, including Gabon. The partnership will combine data-centre expertise with experience in government-led digital programmes as demand for cloud and AI infrastructure grows. Mobile Money: Airtel plans to bring its Mastercard-backed virtual card to Gabon, connecting wallet balances to international online payments and subscriptions. The launch date has not been announced. Wildlife Research: New infrared footage captures Gabon’s cave-dwelling dwarf crocodiles ambushing bats in total darkness—a behaviour researchers had not previously filmed. The Abanda Caves population lives outside protected areas, raising concerns about its future. Skills Training: Gabon has launched a first cohort of 400 young people in Libreville, with practical training intended to lead to jobs or businesses and a wider rollout planned across the provinces. Iboga Benefits: Gabon’s effort to secure a fairer share of the global market for its medicinal iboga plant remains unsettled. A new benefit-sharing decree is in place, but distribution mechanisms are still being developed, and exports have been halted while the government prepares a national framework.