Gabon

  • Mar 12, 2009
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Ports investment set to resurge after slowdown

The current surge in investment in African port renewal and expansion was triggered by the...

Africa
  • Dec 31, 2008
  • 1 min read

CENTRAL AFRICA: Commodities fall hits CEMAC growth

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

  • Sep 11, 2008
  • 7 min read

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
  • 7 min read

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. While...

  • May 1, 2008
  • 7 min read

FRANCE/AFRICA: No 'rupture' likely in security policy

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

France
  • Apr 28, 2008
  • 7 min read

GABON: Bongo's co-option tactics ensure tight control

Gabon held local elections yesterday. Despite the nominal existence of multi-party politics,...

Gabon
  • Feb 27, 2008
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Ping brings diplomatic skills to AU Commission

Ping knows that to make the African Union more effective, he needs the support of members that...

Africa
  • Feb 1, 2008
  • 7 min read

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...