AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConstitutional Politics: President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso has signed a contested referendum law, renewing concerns that it could help clear the way for another term. Women in Parliament: Women hold just 21 of 151 National Assembly seats—about 14%, below the 30% legal floor—despite progress in the Senate, where representation has reached 30%. COP31 and Forests: Sassou called for countries to move from climate pledges to action and back a UN decade of afforestation and reforestation starting in 2027. He also met Comoros President Azali Assoumani on the summit sidelines. Electricity: The government and World Bank reviewed a $100 million power-network project, with officials saying equipment purchases and repairs could help improve supply before year’s end. Oil and Conservation: Plans for oil blocks inside Conkouati-Douli National Park are drawing outcry, putting the government’s forest-protection message under scrutiny.
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