‘Rassemblement des Bâtisseurs’ gains support ahead of Gabon election

As the electoral campaign for the presidential election in Gabon begins on Saturday, March 29, several civil society organizations, political parties, and other groups continue to join the Rally of Builders, a political movement created by the president of …

Gabon’s First Post-Coup Election Is No Break From the Past

Gabonese interim President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema arrives for the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, in Beijing, China, Sept. 1, 2024 (pool photo by Ken Ishii via AP). Earlier this month, Gabonese interim President Brice Clotaire Oligui …

Cimaf Gabon to add third production line to increase capacity

Gabon: The Gabonese government and Ciments d'Afrique (Cimaf Gabon) have signed an investment agreement for the construction of a third cement production line. The US$41.1m project will increase Cimaf Gabon's cement production capacity by 1Mt/yr …

In Gabon, French army base shifts focus as one of last in Af...

A Gabonese squadron halts to salute a French colonel at one of France's last military bases in Africa which is now "shared" with the host nation and focused on training. The "Academie militaire" (Military Academy) sign at the …

In Gabon, French army base shifts focus as one of last in Africa

From Chad to Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Ivory Coast, France has been forced to withdraw its troops or hand over its military bases to local forces in recent years under pressure from governments keen to show they are distancing themselves from the …

Gabon junta chief pledges ‘fair’ trial for ex-first lady, son

Libreville – Gabon’s junta chief promised on Tuesday a “fair trial” for former first lady Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin, who are accused of corruption, embezzlement and forging ex-president Ali Bongo Ondimba’s signature. Brice Oligui Nguema, who took …

Gabon’s Coup Leader Cleared to Run for President in April Election

Tullow Oil to sell Gabon assets for $300m

Tullow Oil has entered a binding agreement to sell its Gabon assets to Gabon Oil Company for $300m (£232.34m) net of tax. The transaction is expected to close by mid-2025 and is part of Tullow’s plan to reduce debt and streamline operations. The sale …

New study finds women have more sensitive hearing than men, regardless of age or environment

A new study of hearing sensitivity across global populations has revealed that women consistently have more sensitive hearing than men—by about two decibels on average—regardless of age or where they live. The researchers also found that the local …

Sunday TV Choice: Tribe with Bruce Parry (BBC Two, 9pm)

​Cast your mind back to 2005, a year of achievements and tragedy. The London bombings occurred, Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc and Pope John Paul II died. On a lighter note, YouTube launched, the Live 8 concert took place and the BBC launched a new series …