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

FKF clarifies Harambee Stars vs. Gabon ticket sales after ‘Sold Out’ confusion

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has addressed discrepancies in ticket sales for Harambee Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Gabon, confirming that only 15,968 tickets were sold despite an earlier sold-out announcement. Ahead of the match at …

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 …

Salasya vows fiery return to Nyayo Stadium for Mashemeji Derby despite ejection during Kenya, Gabon match

MP Peter Salasya being escorted out of Nyayo Stadium after chaos ensued. [Photo: @pksalasya/X] Mumias East MP Peter Salasya is unfazed by his dramatic ejection from Nyayo Stadium during the Kenya-Gabon match.  Instead, he has vowed to return for the …

Cameroon and Gabon Grab 80% of New Bank Loans in CEMAC by September 2024

(Business in Cameroon) - Between July and September 2024, new loans granted by banks across the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) grew by 1.52% compared to the same period the previous year. These loans reached a total of CFA2,492 …