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The Latest Breaking News from Gabon

In tonight's program, a grim new milestone in the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as cases surpass 4,000. Also low rainfall and failing pipes leave taps dry in the Gabon capital. Finally rising water levels at Lake Baringo in Kenya push communities into closer contact with…

France 24

In 1999, an ecologist walked 2,000 miles through the Central African rainforest: The expedition led to 13 new national parks in Gabon

Ecologist Mike Fay undertook a remarkable 2,000-mile journey across Central Africa, meticulously documenting the wildlife and examining the impact of human activities. His extensive research unveiled the integrity of ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by expansion. By sharing his discoveries with Gabon's President Omar Bongo, Fay played a pivotal role…

The Times of India

What Gabon’s rating downgrade tells us about how sovereign credit worthiness is judged

The sovereign credit ratings of the leading credit rating agencies are most visible through their outputs: an upgrade, a downgrade or a change in “outlook”. The evaluative work that produces those outcomes receives far less attention. Yet it is precisely that work that explains why credit rating agencies occupy such…

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Gabon and France deepen industrial cooperation with Eramet manganese deal

French mining group Eramet is considering a major expansion of manganese processing in Gabon under an agreement that could strengthen the country’s industrial base, modernise its railway network and reduce its reliance on exports of unprocessed ore.

Radio France Internationale

France welcomes Gabon's Oligui as mineral and military ties defy African rift

Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema begins a three-day official visit to France on Monday, underlining the close relationship between Paris and one of its few remaining key allies in Francophone Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Gagan Gupta, man on a mission to industrialise Africa

Gagan Gupta is industrializing Africa through his Arise holding company. He focuses on processing local resources and creating skilled jobs. Benin is entering the textile industry, exporting garments to international brands. Arise IIP has secured significant investment and is expanding its operations. Gupta believes Africa's industrial transformation is just beginning.

The Economic Times

‘Blatant disregard for rights’: concern grows over Gabon’s social media clampdown

Activists claim use of laws to curtail internet freedoms part of well-documented history of cracking down on dissent

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US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants

Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting an antelope species in Africa when the incident occured

The Guardian - US

Hunter becomes the hunted: Five elephants crush 75-year-old millionaire trophy hunter to death during hunt

A 75-year-old American millionaire and trophy hunter, Ernie Dosio, died in Gabon after a sudden encounter with a herd of five elephants. While tracking a rare antelope, Dosio and his guide were charged by the elephants, resulting in Dosio being fatally trampled and his guide seriously injured. This incident highlights…

The Times of India

Gabon's former prime minister, a critic of the junta, has been arrested

Gabon’s former prime minister and leading opposition figure, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, has been arrested by the country’s security forces, his party announced in a statement on Thursday

The Independent UK

Gabon’s tiny turtles race against extinction as funding for protection dries up

Gabon is intensifying efforts to protect vulnerable sea turtle hatchlings as nesting season peaks between December and March along the country’s Atlantic coast.

Euronews

Gabon blocks social media 'until further notice' as VPN demand soars

Gabon has blocked major social media platforms "until further notice," citing national security. Here is why VPN demand is currently up by 8,000% as residents look to stay connected.

TechRadar

Gabon pulls plug on Facebook and TikTok amid anti-government protests

Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists and a watchdog said, after regulators suspended them over security concerns amid anti-government protests.

Radio France Internationale

Macron seeks to reset France's Africa policy amid shrinking influence

President Emmanuel Macron has called for a “rebalanced”, “equal-to-equal” partnership between France and African countries, signalling a continued shift away from the military-heavy approach that long defined France’s presence on the continent.

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Côte d'Ivoire top African Cup of Nations group, Algeria win again

Reigning champions Côte d'Ivoire pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Gabon 2-3 Côte d’Ivoire: Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – as it happened

The defending champions fought back from 2-0 down to grab a dramatic late win and pip Cameroon to top spot in Group F

The Guardian - UK

African football hit by fresh allegations over general secretary’s Caf conduct

Veron Mosengo-Omba ignored a recommendation that Pierre-Alain Mounguengui was ineligible for election to its powerful executive committee, sources have said

Evening Standard

How to watch Gabon vs Mozambique: TV channel and live stream for AFCON today

Both nations chasing first points in Africa Cup of Nations group stage

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Apongo was a rebel leader in Jamaica – a diary entry sheds light on his west African origins

For over three centuries, between 1526 and 1866, at least 10.5 million Africans were forcibly trafficked to the Americas in the transatlantic slave trade. Over half of them (with known places of departure) left from a 3,000km stretch of the west African coast between what are today Senegal and Gabon.

Evening Standard

Gabon hit with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang injury blow ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

Veteran striker has picked up an injury while playing for Marseille

Evening Standard

AFCON 2025 final result as Senegal clinch second title after beating Morocco

Africa Cup of Nations final descends into chaos

The Conversation

Coups in Africa: how democratic failings help shape military takeovers – study

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea and Gabon have all suffered regime change in the last five years, led by men in military uniform.

The Independent UK

Is Nigeria vs DR Congo on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup play-off

Nigeria defeated Gabon while DR Congo shocked Cameroon to set up the CAF play-off final

Evening Standard

Victor Osimhen reveals key message to Nigeria team-mates before extra-time goals as World Cup dream lives on

Super Eagles talisman responded to horror late miss against Gabon with decisive brace in play-off semi-final thriller

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria and DRC to face off in African final for World Cup play-off gala

Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo will meet in the final on Sunday for a place at next year's intercontinental play-off for berths at the World Cup after wins on Thursday night over Gabon and Cameroon respectively.

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