Gabon

  • Dec 31, 2008
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CENTRAL AFRICA: Commodities fall hits CEMAC growth

The six-member Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) today forecast regional...

  • Sep 11, 2008
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AFRICA: Interest remains in new sovereign debt

There is continued sub-Saharan interest in raising money on world capital markets -- after...

Africa
  • Jun 10, 2008
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AFRICA: Franc zone countries seek food price policy

The World Food Summit in Rome on the impact of surging global food prices closed on June 5.

  • May 1, 2008
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FRANCE/AFRICA: No 'rupture' likely in security policy

France is the only former colonial power with troops permanently stationed in Africa.

France
  • Apr 28, 2008
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GABON: Bongo's co-option tactics ensure tight control

Despite the nominal existence of multi-party politics, serious power remains with President Omar...

Gabon
  • Feb 27, 2008
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AFRICA: Ping brings diplomatic skills to AU Commission

Gabonese Foreign Minister Jean Ping, the incoming chairman of the African Union Commission, knows...

Africa
  • Feb 1, 2008
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AFRICA: Gulf of Guinea oil and gas set for more growth

Although governments will strive to maximise their leverage over oil companies at a time of tight...

  • Jan 17, 2008
  • 1 min read

GABON: NGO ban shows EITI enforcement limits

The government has lifted a ban on 22 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that had been...

Gabon