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Gabon move to acquire stake in international manganese-mining company

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:50:14 +0200

Gabon move to acquire stake in international manganese-mining company

It wants a slice of Eramet, the company whose subsidiary, Comilog, mines manganese at Moanda in the east of the country.

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Gabon's president courts Angolan investors

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:25:08 +0200

Gabon's president courts Angolan investors

President Brice Oligui Nguema is in Angola on a state visit

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Angola and Gabon strengthen ties with new cooperation agreements

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:20:12 +0200

Angola and Gabon strengthen ties with new cooperation agreements

Speaking after the talks, President Oligui Nguema said Gabon was looking to benefit from Angola’s experience in tourism, agriculture and other industries as Libreville pushes to reduce its dependence on oil revenues.

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Gabon's former prime minister in pre-trial detention following arrest

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:40:08 +0200

Gabon's former prime minister in pre-trial detention following arrest

Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze is under investigation over allegations of fraud and breach of trust linked to a 2008 cultural festival for which he was one of the organisers.

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Gabon opposition leader and former PM Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze arrested

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:35:08 +0200

Gabon opposition leader and former PM Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze arrested

Gabon authorities have arrested main opposition leader and vocal government critic Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, his political party said Thursday.

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French Army initiates environmental protection training for African forces in Gabon

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:20:08 +0200

French Army initiates environmental protection training for African forces in Gabon

The French army helps train African armed forces in environmental protection issues, organised in Gabon by the Academy for the Protection of the Environment and Natural Resources (APERN).

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Gabon asks IMF for new arrangement in a bid to stabilise finances

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:45:08 +0200

Gabon has formally requested an arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, IMF officials told Reuters on Wednesday. The news comes just days after an IMF team concluded a visit to the Central African country. The Fund has urged Libreville to continue with reforms aimed at improving public financial management, governance, and the business climate, as well as the fight against corruption.

Gabon fashion designer brings traditional raffia to Paris runways

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:15:08 +0200

Gabon fashion designer brings traditional raffia to Paris runways

The natural material derived from palm leaves -- and traditionally reserved for Gabon's nobles and village chiefs -- gained international attention on the runways of the world's fashion capital

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Gabon in talks with Meta and TikTok over social media ban

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:50:05 +0200

Gabon in talks with Meta and TikTok over social media ban

Gabon is in talks with Meta and TikTok over the country’s social media ban, the communication ministry said on Thursday.

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Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo: “Gabon deserves much better” [Interview]

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:35:07 +0200

Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo: “Gabon deserves much better” [Interview]

In Gabon, the High Authority for Communication has requested the suspension of social media until further notice. This decision has sparked controversy. We discuss this with Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo, Special Advisor and Deputy Spokesperson for President Oligui Nguema.

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Gabonese presidency defends social media shutdown

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:25:04 +0200

Gabonese presidency defends social media shutdown

Authorities have defended the bad as necessary to preserve social cohesion, political stability, and national security

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Gabonese opposition and businesses angry about social media ban

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:15:08 +0200

Gabonese opposition and businesses angry about social media ban

The High Authority for Communication on Tuesday announced a block on access to services saying posts are fuelling conflict and division in the country.

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Social media suspended in Gabon 'until further notice': media regulator

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:10:09 +0200

Social media suspended in Gabon 'until further notice': media regulator

Gabon's media regulator on Tuesday announced the suspension of social media platforms "until further notice", blaming content posted online for stoking conflict and division in society

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Gabon's President Nguema starts the year with major government reshuffle

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:25:07 +0200

Gabon's President Nguema starts the year with major government reshuffle

Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema started the New Year with a major government reshuffle.

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Gabon's AFCON exit triggers political crisis at home

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:20:08 +0200

Gabon's AFCON exit triggers political crisis at home

Fresh from being knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the first round, Gabon is in crisis. The government even briefly announced the dissolution of the Panthers' staff and the suspensions of Bruno Ecuélé Manga and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

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Gabon's embezzlement-accused tourism minister under house arrest

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:05:08 +0200

Gabon's embezzlement-accused tourism minister under house arrest

Investigators see Pascal Ogowé Siffon as a serious flight risk after he was detained while attempting to leave the capital.

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Gabon researchers test promising single-dose malaria treatment

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:00:08 +0200

Gabon researchers test promising single-dose malaria treatment

For many Gabonese, malaria remains a constant struggle. Libreville resident Julicia Nfono says the disease keeps coming back despite preventive measures.

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Gabon researchers test promising single-dose malaria treatment

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:55:06 +0200

Gabon: Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo sentenced to 20 years in jail for embezzlement

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:50:07 +0200

Gabon: Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo sentenced to 20 years in jail for embezzlement

The former first lady of Gabon and her son were being tried in absentia on various corruption charges.

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Gabon: Wife and son of former president Ali Bongo face corruption trial

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:35:07 +0200

Gabon: Wife and son of former president Ali Bongo face corruption trial

Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and Noureddin Bongo Valentin are among 13 people facing charges including embezzlement of public funds and active corruption.

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