Gabon begins electoral campaign for presidential election

LIBREVILLE, March 30 (Xinhua) -- The electoral campaign for the upcoming presidential election in Gabon, scheduled for April 12, officially commenced Saturday and will conclude on April 11. On the first day of the campaign, transitional president Brice …

‘Rassemblement des Bâtisseurs’ gains support ahead of Gabon election

As the electoral campaign for the presidential election in Gabon begins on Saturday, March 29, several civil society organizations, political parties, and other groups continue to join the Rally of Builders, a political movement created by the president of …

Gabon’s First Post-Coup Election Is No Break From the Past

Gabonese interim President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema arrives for the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, in Beijing, China, Sept. 1, 2024 (pool photo by Ken Ishii via AP). Earlier this month, Gabonese interim President Brice Clotaire Oligui …

Cimaf Gabon to add third production line to increase capacity

Gabon: The Gabonese government and Ciments d'Afrique (Cimaf Gabon) have signed an investment agreement for the construction of a third cement production line. The US$41.1m project will increase Cimaf Gabon's cement production capacity by 1Mt/yr …

In Gabon, French army base shifts focus as one of last in Af...

A Gabonese squadron halts to salute a French colonel at one of France's last military bases in Africa which is now "shared" with the host nation and focused on training. The "Academie militaire" (Military Academy) sign at the …

In Gabon, French army base shifts focus as one of last in Africa

From Chad to Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Ivory Coast, France has been forced to withdraw its troops or hand over its military bases to local forces in recent years under pressure from governments keen to show they are distancing themselves from the …

Gabon junta chief pledges ‘fair’ trial for ex-first lady, son

Libreville – Gabon’s junta chief promised on Tuesday a “fair trial” for former first lady Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin, who are accused of corruption, embezzlement and forging ex-president Ali Bongo Ondimba’s signature. Brice Oligui Nguema, who took …

Gabon’s Coup Leader Cleared to Run for President in April Election

Is Nyayo Stadium really fit to host Mashemeji Derby with 2024 CHAN on the horizon?

Harambee Stars fans cheer their team during the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers match against Gabon at Nyayo Stadium on March 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The latest chapter of the biggest game in Kenya is finally here with us. AFC Leopards welcome …

How Cassava will give Africa a foothold in AI development

Cassava-based foods are staples enjoyed by millions of people around the world. From Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, to Panama, Philippine, Bermuda, Indonesia, Vietnam down to Guinea, Congo, Liberia, Ghana, Gabon, Cote D’Ivoire, Benin Republic, and …