Gabon

  • Jun 15, 2007
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EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Obiang uses oil to bolster regime

With more than 40% GDP growth per year, and oil reserves that are attractive to Western...

Equatorial Guinea
  • Jun 8, 2007
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CENTRAL AFRICA: CFA franc institutions set for reforms

The single currency CFA franc zones of West and Central Africa, with a track record of monetary...

  • May 17, 2007
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GABON: Chikungunya outbreak draws joint response

A WHO-funded programme yesterday began spraying insecticide around the capital, Libreville, as...

Gabon
  • Jan 31, 2007
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AFRICA: Bright outlook for Gulf of Guinea hydrocarbons

Nigeria's next oil licensing round is expected to take place in mid-February.

Africa
  • Dec 21, 2006
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GABON: Ruling party extends dominance

The ruling Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG) appears set to retain its parliamentary majority,...

Gabon
  • Jan 17, 2006
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AFRICA: Cotton key for poor franc zone economies

The success of the cotton sector is essential for sustained poverty reduction in Sahel countries,...

  • Dec 2, 2005
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AFRICA: Gulf of Guinea will dominate deepwater oil

On November 28, Angola announced a new bidding round for offshore oil blocks and Shell's Bonga...

  • Nov 30, 2005
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GABON: Stability after president's win depends on oil

President Omar Bongo Ondimba was re-elected on Sunday with 79.2% of the vote, according to...

Gabon