AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIboga in the spotlight: In Gabon, traditional Bwiti iboga ceremonies are drawing global attention as a psychedelic healing practice—now amplified by a new U.S. executive order pushing regulators to review ibogaine for mental health uses. Digital rights under pressure: Gabon’s February social media clampdown has triggered a surge in VPN use, followed by Libreville road stops and phone confiscations, while rights groups warn the approach is collective punishment. World stage, local stakes: Nigeria’s Super Eagles miss the 2026 World Cup after a penalty loss to DR Congo, and former England star Eniola Aluko links the collapse to distractions tied to a protest before the playoffs. France-Africa funding debate: At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Macron announced €23bn for energy, digital and agriculture—while critics argue the “partnership” framing masks a familiar power imbalance. Arts & culture glow: Cannes is set to feature three African films in Un Certain Regard, including a Gabon co-production, as Gabon’s creative footprint keeps expanding.
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