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Gabon
Gabon, a country in Central Africa located on the Atlantic coast, has major protected parks. The forested coastal area of the famous Loango National Park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, from gorillas to hippopotamuses to whales. Lopé National Park is predominantly tropical rainforest. Akanda National Park is known for its mangroves and tidal beaches.
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Gabon: Oilserv to develop two blocks to supply power plants and industry
Gabon and Oilserv have signed a memorandum to develop blocks DEF-3 and D4-5, along with gas infrastructure aimed at electricity production and industry. -
Gabon: Migné starts without Aubameyang and without local league players
In his first squad as head coach of the Panthers, Sébastien Migné has selected 24 players to face Morocco and Niger, with a group entirely made up of… -
Turkish Airlines removes five African routes with no resumption date
Juba, Kinshasa, Libreville, Luanda, and Lusaka have been removed from Turkish Airlines' future schedules. These routes, suspended since spring and initially announced as temporary, now have no resumption… -
Gabon: Outstanding Debt to the IMF Drops by 29.4 Billion CFA Francs in Five Months
Gabon’s outstanding debt to the IMF fell to 319.05 million SDRs at the end of August 2026, approximately 247 billion CFA francs, down 10.6% since the end of… -
Gabon: the Ministry of the Interior suspends the leadership of the Evangelical Church amid the crisis
The Evangelical Church of Gabon is facing a governance crisis following the installation of two rival presidents. To prevent potential public disorder, the Ministry of the Interior has… -
Gabon: Brice Oligui Nguema justifies the end of certain scholarships in Europe.
On the eve of the 66th anniversary of Gabon’s independence, President Brice Oligui Nguema announced that restrictions will remain on scholarships awarded to Gabonese students in certain European… -
Gabon: the country wants to make mining a driver of its economy
Faced with the decline in its oil production, Gabon wants to make mining a new pillar of its economy. Announcements of investments have multiplied in recent months, while… -
Gabon: success of the international fundraising, failure in the regional market
Gabon has raised a total of 920 million dollars in international markets, far exceeding its initial target of 750 million dollars. This operation comes as the country faces… -
Official: Sébastien Migné appointed national coach of Gabon
The Gabonese Football Federation has officially announced the appointment of Sébastien Migné as head coach of the Panthers. The 54-year-old French coach takes over the Gabonese bench after… -
Libreville 2: Oligui Nguema facing the test of his campaign promises
Launched with great fanfare on March 28, 2025, by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the Libreville 2 project was meant to mark Gabon’s entry into a new urban era.… -
“Don’t impose anything on them,” Oligui Nguema advocates for an inclusive approach towards AES.
From Libreville, Brice Oligui Nguema is urging Africa to change its approach towards the countries of the Sahel States Alliance (AES). In a statement on France 24, the… -
Gabon: 605 candidates vying to become the new national team coach
The head coach position for Gabon’s Panthers attracted 605 applicants, reflecting the growing international interest in the national team. The Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) recorded unprecedented enthusiasm following… -
Gabon: A new government sworn in to boost efficiency (list)
The President of the Transition in Gabon, Brice Oligui Nguema, has formed a government of 31 ministers, Gabonese authorities announced. This announcement comes a few months after the… -
AFCON 2025: Gabon’s squad with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Gabon national team coach Thierry Mouyouma has unveiled his list of players selected for the final tournament of AFCON 2025. Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is part of the squad.… -
2026 World Cup play-offs: Nigeria to face DR Congo in the final
Nigeria and DR Congo face off on Sunday in Rabat in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup. A high-stakes duel whose winner will… -
Nigeria: the threat of a boycott looms ahead of the playoff against Gabon
On the eve of their playoff against Gabon, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are threatening to boycott the match to protest the non-payment of their bonuses. Tensions are rising within… -
“The Super Eagles no longer inspire fear,” Jay Jay Okocha ahead of Nigeria vs Gabon
On the eve of the playoff for the 2026 World Cup, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha sounded the alarm. The former captain of the Super Eagles laments the loss… -
World Cup 2026 – Africa Zone: Jay-Jay Okocha believes the Super Eagles will bounce back
Nigerian football legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. A few days before the decisive playoff against Gabon,… -
2026 World Cup playoffs: Gernot Rohr predicts the winner of the Nigeria – Gabon clash
Gernot Rohr firmly believes in Nigeria’s chances, which he sees dominating Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs thanks to the quality and cohesion of its squad. Benin’s… -
2026 World Cup playoffs: Aubameyang warns the Super Eagles ahead of Nigeria vs Gabon
Qualified with his team for the 2026 World Cup playoffs, Pierre Aubameyang is already looking ahead to the clash with Nigeria. And the Panthers’ captain promises to give… -
“Gabon is ready to take on Nigeria,” Thierry Mouyouma ahead of the 2026 World Cup playoffs
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma said he was confident ahead of facing Nigeria in the African playoff semi-final for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for November in Morocco. Gabon… -
Gabon: Brice Oligui Nguema’s UDB in the lead according to partial results
Following the legislative vote on September 27, the Union démocratique des bâtisseurs (UDB), a party recently founded by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, is in the lead according… -
Libreville: arrest of Samy Boucalt, the “self‑proclaimed general” accused of violence against Beninese people
Samy Boucalt, nicknamed “chief of staff of the Mapanes”, was arrested on Sunday, September 21, 2025 by law enforcement in Libreville, Gabon. This arrest follows the spread of… -
Libreville: a Beninese passenger detained with banned ritual objects
The services of the Tourist Surveillance Brigade and Gabonese Customs announced the arrest, on the night of Saturday, September 20, of a Beninese passenger at Léon-Mba International Airport.… -
Benin: Alain Kenneth raises alarm over the arrest of his host in Gabon
Beninese TikToker Alain Kenneth, back from a stay in Gabon where he had observed a fraternal coexistence between communities, announced on Wednesday, September 17 the arrest of Marius,… -
Gabon: President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema Accompanies His Children to School
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema marked the back-to-school season like any parent, by accompanying his children to school. Surrounded by his children… -
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Benin vs Zimbabwe, Nigeria vs Rwanda, Matchday 7 Schedule
The 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Africa zone kick off next week with the Matchday 7 fixtures. Check out the slate. There are 26 matches on the… -
Benin-Gabon: Diplomatic dialogue to ease tensions around small trade
The Beninese and Gabonese authorities are working to defuse the controversy arising from recent measures taken by Libreville against foreigners engaged in small commerce. In response to strong… -
Nazih Case: Arrest in Lebanon of the influencer accused of blackmailing the Gabonese president
The activist and influencer Nazih Marwan Al-Azzi, better known as “Nazih” on social media, has been arrested in Lebanon by the country’s General Security Directorate. 25 years old,… -
Aaron Boupendza’s death: Chinese police reveal cause of death
In an official statement, Chinese police have disclosed the cause of death of Gabonese striker Aaron Boupendza, who passed away on Wednesday morning. The cause of Aaron Boupendza’s…