Gabon influencer detained after criticising power cut

An online influencer in Gabon has been detained after broadcasting images shot inside a hospital emergency department plunged into darkness by a long power cut, sources said Thursday. Several activists reported on social media the arrest of Novelas Overmax …

Makary receives Gabon's Tourism Minister

Caretaker Minister of Information Ziad Makary received Gabon’s Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, Pascal Ogowe Siffon, accompanied by the Chairman of Lancaster Hotels, Wissam Ali Ashour.   Following the meeting, Minister Siffon stated, “I bring a message …

Pirates abduct 3 Senegalese crew in Gabon, after 18 kidnapped Chinese released in Somalia

A maritime piracy attack on the night of Jan. 31 off Libreville, in Gabonese waters, has highlighted ongoing security concerns in the Gulf of Guinea, Gabon Review reported. The fishing trawler Amerger 7, owned by Gabon business Amerger, was targeted by …

Rising Manganese Demand Boosts Gabon’s Revenue Growth

Gabon recorded a significant rise in its revenue in 2024, thanks to its production of manganese. The surge in revenue was attributed to Gabon’s increasing manganese output, contributing to the country’s income growth in 2024. Manganese, a critical mineral …

Gabon's Revenue Boosted by Manganese Mining

In 2024, Gabon saw a substantial increase in its revenue, thanks in no small part to its production of manganese. Gabon's increasing manganese output contributed significantly to the country's considerable income growth in 2024. The mineral, which …

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Gov’t gets 63.5 billion FCFA World Ban...

The announcement was made by the NIS Director General during a regional workshop in Douala focused on reviewing and validating technical tools for the 2025/2026 edition of the Harmonised Household Living Conditions Survey, EHCVM.  Tedou disclosed that …

South Africa among 84 countries standing up to Trump’s ICC sanctions

As strong supporters of the ICC, the parties said they regretted any attempts to undermine the court’s independence, integrity and impartiality. “We are committed to ensuring the ICC’s business continuity so that the court can continue to carry out its …

Borr jack-up rig spuds final well on its list of drilling tasks with BW Energy

Oslo-listed oil and gas E&P player BW Energy has started drilling the last well in its current program at an oil field in the Dussafu license off the coast of Gabon, Africa. The drilling activities are being carried out with a jack-up rig owned by Borr …

The £62.5m release clause that has changed Matheus Cunha’s Wolves future

Matheus Cunha’s new Wolves deal has a £62.5 million release clause - Getty Images/Jack ThomasWolves were the second-highest spenders across the Premier League in the January transfer window, yet their best piece of business was arguably securing the …