Gabon
PROSPECTS 2005: African oil/gas key to global demand
In the context of rising global energy demand, West Africa is destined to become an increasingly...
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Alleged plot shows regime cracks
The suspected mercenaries arrested in Zimbabwe in March and accused of plotting a coup in...
Equatorial GuineaGABON: Oil decline threatens Bongo in long term
IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato last week concluded his first trip to Africa in his new...
GabonAFRICA/CHINA: Beijing eyes energy and extends reach
Chinese President Hu Jintao this week signed three bilateral trade accords with Gabon. The...
AfricaAFRICA: Cotton and oil define franc zone outlook
The tenth anniversary of the 50% devaluation of the CFA franc occurred on January 11. Devaluation...
WEST AFRICA/UNITED STATES: US military extends reach
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States has made a concerted effort...
West AfricaSAO TOME/PRINCIPE: Coup unlikely to disrupt oil deals
The leader of the military coup of July 16 stated yesterday that he expected to reach a...
Sao TomeNIGERIA: Deep-water production threatens oil revenues
Projected increases in oil-producing capacity may become difficult to reconcile with the need to...
Nigeria
