Gabon adopts new electoral code in key step towards polls

Gabon's transitional national parliament has adopted a new electoral code, a key step towards re-establishing civilian rule following a coup that ended decades of rule by the Bongo dynasty. Transitional president General Brice Oligui Nguema has vowed a …

Gabon approves new electoral law seen as win for junta leader

Gabon's transitional parliament on Monday approved a new electoral code seen by opponents as favourable to junta leader Brice Oligui Nguema. The bill which was passed after days of deliberations allows members of the security forces and magistrates to …

Is Gabon on the brink of default?

The World Bank has decided to suspend its disbursements to Gabon, citing payment arrears that amounted to CFA17bn ($26.7m) as of 10 January. This marks the second time the institution has faced such an issue in less than a year. Understand Africa's …

Cuban poet Nancy Morejon to attend Cultural Day in Gabon

The note stated that the Cuban poet, essayist, and translator will develop a broad program of activities, including her participation in the First Cuban-Gabon Academic and Cultural Day to be held in Libreville from January 21 to 24. The text adds that the …

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VAALCO takes Borr rig for multiple wells offshore Gabon

VAALCO Energy has contracted Borr Drilling affiliate Borr Jack-Up XIV for a campaign offshore Gabon during 2025-26. This will comprise multiple development wells, appraisal/exploration wells and workovers, with options to drill additional wells. VAALCO …

Gabon’s New Electoral Code Will Allow Junta Leader Run for Presidency

Updated: This page has been updated to reflect the most recent information as of Jan. 21 at 9:30 p.m. GMT+1. Gabon’s transitional parliamenthas approved a new electoral code as the country moves closer to elections and a return to civilian rule. The new …

Ang mga daku ta mahimo batok sa Climate Change

KINAHANGLAN ta pa athagon diri ang malip-ut ta nga sabat sa mga doomsayer sang nagligad nga edisyon sang aton kolum. Ginapilit nila ang pagpapati sa publiko nga indi conclusive ang pamahog sang GHG emission kag, kon matabo gid man, wala na kita sing mahimo …

CAF to Organize 2025 AFCON Draw on January 27

Tue 21 Jan 2025 | 06:33 PM The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the draw for the 2025 AFCON will take place on January 27 in Morocco's Rabat.  The 24 participating teams will be divided into six groups, with each group containing …

New study assesses threat to wildlife from cacao expansion in Congo Basin

Wildlife in the heart of the Congo Basin, an area that stretches from western and southern Cameroon to northeastern and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, are most at risk from the expansion of cacao cultivation, a recent study found. Cameroon, the …