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The Latest Breaking News from Gabon

Ex-Gabon oil firm chief gets 12-year jail sentence for corruption

Allegations of rampant corruption in the extractive sector in Gabon often involve top public officials.

Al Jazeera

Gabon and Togo Commonwealth entry is latest dent to French influence

The Anglophone pivot comes on the back of successive coups in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso to dump pro-French leaders.

Al Jazeera

Commonwealth ends summit with call for action on climate change and trade

The Commonwealth extends membership to two African nations at a meeting attended by Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.

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Gabon and Togo admitted into Commonwealth group of nations

The African nations of Gabon and Togo have been admitted into the Commonwealth group of nations

The Independent UK

UK's Johnson defends migrant deal on Rwanda visit

In tonight's edition: In Kigali, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defends his controversial deal to expel migrants to Rwanda, telling critics to "keep an open mind". Also, while most members of the Commonwealth are former British colonies, Gabon and Togo are expected to become the latest nations to join the…

France 24

India committed to be Gabon's reliable partner, says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Libreville on the first leg of his three-nation tour of Gabon, Senegal and Qatar

The Hindu

Gabon releases Aubameyang’s letter announcing his international retirement

Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wrote to the Gabon federation that he was retiring from international football after 13 years of representing his country

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang releases statement announcing international retirement

Former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was forced to miss Gabon's African Cup of Nations through medical issues and has now confirmed his retirement from international football

Daily Mirror

Fifa opens proceedings against four coaches in Gabon sexual abuse inquiry

Fifa’s independent ethics committee has opened formal proceedings against Patrick Assoumou Eyi, Serge Mombo and two other coaches as part of its investigation into allegations of sexual abuse in Gabon

The Guardian - UK

Gabonese FA president charged in connection with investigation into alleged sexual abuse

Pierre-Alain Mounguengui has been charged in connection with the investigation into allegations of widespread sexual abuse in Gabon

The Guardian - UK

France files graft charges against children of late Gabonese leader Omar Bongo

Four children of Gabon's late president Omar Bongo have been charged in France with embezzlement and corruption, a source familiar with the case said on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

‘Explaining this is not easy’: how sexual abuse allegations rocked football in Gabon

More than 30 players allege they have been victims of sexual abuse in Gabon’s football system since the early 1990s

The Guardian - UK

African Mask Auctioned for $3.4 Million

A carved mask from Central Africa, dating to the 19th century, was sold in France for 4.2 million euros ($4.6 million) on Saturday, despite Gabonese protests in the auction house calling for the item's "recovery", reported Agence France Press (AFP).

Asharq Al-Awsat

Concern grows over investigation into alleged sexual abuse in Gabonese football

The international players union has expressed ‘deep concerns’ over the handling of the investigation into widespread sexual abuse in Gabon

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Radio France Internationale

Rare Fang mask sold for €4.2 million in France despite protest

A carved mask from Central Africa, dating from the 19th century, was sold in France for 4.2 million euros on Saturday, despite Gabonese protesters in the auction house calling for the item's "restitution".

Football London

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang makes Mikel Arteta and Xavi comparison as he assesses Barcelona boss

Arsenal News: The Gabon striker has easily settled into his new surroundings but the Gunners are doing well without him

The Conversation

A first for large African mammals: DNA used to count Gabon's endangered forest elephants

Across the African continent the populations of both species of African elephants – forest and savanna – have been declining due to habitat loss, poaching and human-wildlife conflict.

The Guardian - UK

The world’s game, a global scandal: the struggle to be heard in football’s sexual abuse crisis

At all levels and in every corner of football, allegations of harassment and worse are being uncovered. But Fifa and the game’s authorities are ill-equipped to tackle them

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France 24

Malian PM speaks to FRANCE 24, RFI after France withdraws troops

In tonight's edition: In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 and its sister station Radio France Internationale (RFI), Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Maiga says that since 2012, French authorities have tried to divide his country by fueling autonomy claims in the north. And African countries weigh in on Russia's decision…

The Guardian - UK

‘Insightful and courageous’: Gabon activist Hervé Mombo Kinga dies of Covid

Celebrated blogger had suffered ill health after spending 17 months in prison for speaking out against president Ali Bongo

France 24

Mali's cotton industry frays under ECOWAS sanctions

The financial freeze on Mali brought in by regional group ECOWAS has hit its economy hard. Key sectors like the cotton industry have been struggling to overcome the impact of the trade penalties. Also, as the excitement of the Africa Cup of Nations winds down, we head to two-time tournament…

The Conversation

Chimpanzees rub insects on open wounds – new research suggests treating others may not be uniquely human

The chimpanzees of the Rekambo community in Gabon, West Africa never fail to surprise. For a start, they are known to kill and eat tortoises, which set them apart from any other community of chimpanzees. Now they have been seen displaying another unique behaviour – one which has never been…

France 24

Gabon's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations stadiums left unused

In tonight's edition: More than 100 ISWAP jihadists surrender to the Nigerian army. Also, as the excitement of the Africa Cup of Nations winds down in Cameroon, Gabon is left with abandoned stadiums from its own tournament in 2017, as our correspondents report. And a 92-year-old Malawian singer becomes a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Treating Wounds with Insects: The Strange Habits of Gabon Chimps

For humans, the first instinct would be to disinfect it and then cover it with a bandage. But chimpanzees have invented a more creative method: catching insects and applying them directly to the open wound. Scientists observed this behavior in chimpanzees in the West African nation of Gabon, noticing that…

Football London

Arsenal set to take Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gamble as Edu and Josh Kroenke make key decision

The Gabon international's Gunners career has come to an end, but there are questions as to whether it was the right time to let him go

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