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Leader of Gabon’s military junta frees detainees from past rule
The leader of Gabon's military junta, General Brice Oligui Nguema, frees detainees from Ali Bongo's past rule.
This action keeps his earlier vow as a...
New Gabon military leader vows free election and civilian rule
The new Gabon military leader General Brice Oligui Nguema vows free election and civilian rule. He took power in Gabon five days ago.
The General...
Opinion: The fall of a dynasty – a new dawn for Gabon?
(Opinion) For over half a century, the Bongo family has held Gabon in an iron grip, treating it as if it were a family...
Military coup in Gabon, president under house arrest
The military coup in Gabon brought a decisive end to the Bongo dynasty, placing President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest and effectively terminating...
Gabonese government imposed Internet shutdown and curfew during elections
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, the Gabonese government imposed an Internet shutdown and curfew during elections, a drastic measure by blocking internet access for...
Gabon goes to the polls as the Bongo dynasty faces test of strength
Gabon, officially known as the Gabonese Republic, is located on the west coast of Central Africa.
Rich in natural resources, the French-speaking country is one...
Spain’s Furor Sets Sail for Gulf of Guinea Mission
Spain recently dispatched the naval vessel Furor from Cartagena Arsenal, heading for the Gulf of Guinea with a 74-member crew.
In the next four months,...
Perenco’s Compliance Hurdles in Colombian Operations
The Colombian National Authority for Environmental Licenses (ANLA) has taken action against Perenco Colombia Limited, an Anglo-French oil firm.
ANLA initiated three separate sanction proceedings...
Africa’s Democratic Crisis Deepened in 2023
The year 2023 marked a crucial yet difficult time for democracy in Africa, especially in its western and central parts.
Two African nations, Niger and...
US Ends Trade Benefits for Four African Countries
The US government has removed Uganda, the Central African Republic, Niger, and Gabon from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
This act was designed...
Brazil Ends UN Security Council Presidency
Today concludes Brazil's leadership of the UN Security Council, with Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira having assumed the role on October 1.
Next month, China will...
African renaissance: how sovereign wealth funds are lighting up the continent’s financial future
As the 21st century unfolds, Africa stands on the precipice of an economic rebirth, with Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) as the driving force.
These state-backed...
African Union calls for peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The African Union (AU) has called for peace in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid growing concerns over the...
Brazil and India diverge from China on the BRICS expansion
By Assis Moreira
The BRICS group, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, wants to expand its forces and have more influence in the...