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Lee White, Gabonese Minister of Forestry

On 22 June 2021, Gabon became the first African country to be paid for by international funds to help it continue its efforts to protect the forests on its territory. The Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI), an organization launched in 2015 by the UN, awarded Gabon $ 17 million. "Today the economy" portrays Lee White. This 50-year-old, of British descent, has lived in Gabon for 32 years and has stopped taking his nationality. He has therefore been Gabon's Minister for Water and Forests, the Sea and the Environment…

the military court retains its jurisdiction

On January 7, 2019, in Gabon, a command group led by Lieutenant Kelly Ondo Obiang took control of national radio to broadcast a message about the takeover of a group of young officers. The involvement of loyalist forces quickly put an end to the coup attempt. Two years later, Kelly Ondo and his aides appear before the special military court.…

the appearance of the military coup in January

In Gabon, on January 7, 2019, young soldiers led by Lieutenant Kelly Ondo Obiang, from the Republican Guard, occupied Gabon's national radio early in the morning and sent a message that the army had taken power. But the special forces' response had made it possible to counter the coup at noon. The arrested putschists appeared before a special military court on Monday, June 21.…

abduction operation “Release

In Gabon, following a 48-hour ultimatum, authorities sent the army to stalls from street vendors in the capital. The goal is to get rid of all traders who sell illegally on the sidewalk. It is within the framework of a clean-up operation called "Free the sidewalks" that the soldiers acted on Sunday, June 20 from kl. 4. They started the operation at PK12 outside Libreville.…

Gabon: in Pongara, animals are making a comeback

Established as a national park 19 years ago, access to the Pongara reserve has been banned for poachers and conservation efforts are bearing fruit. Elephants, buffaloes and even hippos are back. From our special correspondent in Pongara,Before the tours must meet the wildlife of Pongara, tourists must follow the mandatory…

the government recognizes self-defense

The cabinet meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday 10 June adopted a draft decree on "administrative abuse of elephants". The decree also recognizes the use of the right to self-defense by populations that are victims of the human-elephant conflict, which has become recurring in the country. as reported from…

suffered a financial scandal, the mayor said in

In Gabon, in the hot spot for a few days after a scandal of embezzlement of public funds, the mayor of Libreville Eugène Mba has resigned. He would have returned his apron on June 1, according to an official decree published on Saturday. He is the second mayor to leave office in less than a year. as reported from Libreville,…

Covid-19 in Gabon: easing of measures

In Gabon, the curfew from 18.00, which has been in force since February, will be postponed to prevent the spread of Covid-19, from 21:00. The announcement was made on the evening of Friday, May 28, by President Ali Bongo Ondimba in a statement to the nation. Ali Bongo Ondimba claims that he has led to several barrier measures…

our friends the animals in the competition

It is the largest competition for artists in Gabon. "BICIG-Friends of the Arts" has been around for 26 years and the 2021 edition is devoted to the protection of endangered species. with our correspondent in Libreville, Yves-Laurent GomaHundreds of men and women with letters have written poems, plays and short stories to convey…

BNP-Paribas is being prosecuted for justice

French Justice has simply accused BNP Paribas of "laundering corruption and laundering the embezzlement of public funds". The investigation by the monetary heart on the court docket in Paris issues the legacy of the previous Gabonese president, now deceased, Omar Bongo. In equity, "GDP failed to satisfy its vigilance obligations" by failing to report the massive sums that handed by means of it and had…

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