Gabon

The territorial conflict between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea is once again in the spotlight. These two Central African countries have contested the sovereignty of three islands since the 1970s. Following the failure of a UN mediation, Libreville and Malabo had agreed to resort to the International Court of Justice to resolve this dispute.…

In Gabon, the inhabitants of Bambouchine, a forest area on the outskirts of Libreville, are angry. They demonstrated against the project to establish public dumping in their area. as reported from Libreville, Yves-Laurent GomaAs a man, these populations stood up to defend their environment. Some have lived in this forest area…

Melina Ngoundou Mouelé has emerged from unemployment, which affects 35% of young Gabonese thanks to the cultivation of sugar cane used to make a local beverage known as Musungu, a beverage highly valued by men in Libreville. Young woman who has successfully returned to earth. .

Under Omar Bongo, René Ndemezo'o Obiang was several times Minister and Government Spokesman. He slammed the party door in 2015 and created his own party to support Jean Ping, Ali Bongo's challenger during the 2016 presidential election. René Ndemzo'o Obiang now calls on all managers to return to CEO. as reported from…

"Energy, I have plenty of it!" Ali Bongo explained this to the pan-African weekly Jeune Afrique. The Gabonese president broke a very long silence that he had observed since his stroke in October 2018, and it was for Jeune Afrique that he chose to speak for the first time. The interview is very long, four pages. Ali Bongo talks about everything including his health. "I feel good. I even increased my pace at work. I can not wait to be 100% of my ability again," he replied. ON his opponent wondering Regarding his ability…

The inauguration of the very first growth accelerator Digital Women's Day (JFD) in Africa took place on March 23, 2021 in Libreville, Gabon. It will be a place to gather women entrepreneurs and a networking place where there will be training and events aimed at facilitating access to finance for women, according to Delphine Remy-Boutang, founder and CEO of JFD, CEO of Global Entrepreneurship Network…

Gabon's team qualified for the next African Cup of Nations (CAN 2021) thanks to a 3-0 victory against DR Congo on March 25, 2021 in Franceville. A result that eliminates the Congolese. Leopards will not be able to catch up in the Group D position for the Gambians, who also beat Angola 1-0 on Thursday. Gambia plays its first CAN in Cameroon.…

In Gabon, equality between women and women is taking a new step. On Tuesday, March 23, the government adopted a bill amending the Civil Code. This change aims to promote gender equality. If the project adopted by the government is approved by both houses of parliament, Gabonese women will have autonomy and also responsibility. The bill adopted by the Gabonese government on Tuesday allows for more equality between women and men, unlike the current civil law. In a couple, the man must share the role of head of the family.…

Work is likely to be severely disrupted this Monday, March 22, in the tax, customs and Gabonese public treasuries. "No money, no work," the Association of Financial Authorities Collectors (Fecorefi) decided this Friday, March 19th. They demand payment of the budget performance bonus that the government refuses to pay because, he says, the performance of these agents has been below expectations. The tax…

Noureddin Bongo Valentin, the son of Ali Bongo, who holds the post of general coordinator for presidential affairs, gave his first interview. Named for this post in December 2019, Noureddin Bongo, often contacted as his father's successor, has never spoken publicly. He broke the silence. He gave his very first interview to Ecofin, an economic agency with a pan-African calling.…