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France, Gabon
Friction between Paris and Libreville at the UN over Russia

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Africa in the Russia-Ukraine war

Despite taking place thousands of kilometres from Africa, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having a substantial impact on the continent's economies and governments. Facing hurdles in the supply of grain, fertiliser and fuel, and starved of Russian investment, especially in mining projects, African countries are trying to adapt to the crisis while Moscow and Western countries are lobbying hard to bring them into line with their respective positions. [...]

Michel Xavier Biang, Ambassador of Gabon to the United Nations. © UN Photo

As a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council since January 2022, Gabon took the lead in voting against Russia's exclusion from the Human Rights Council. This sparked a request from Paris for further explanations from Libreville. [...]

Published on 18.04.2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Laccruche affair threatens to upset Paris-Libreville reconciliation

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France, Gabon
How Paris mended fences with Libreville

After several years of mutual distrust, Paris and Libreville are entering a phase of unprecedentedly calm waters, thanks in large part to the efforts of France. And as Gabon takes up its two-year seat on the UN Security Council, the immediate future of the relationship looks rosy.

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President of France Emmanuel Macron welcomes his Gabonese counterpart Ali Bongo to the Elysée Palace on 12 November 2021.

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Gabon boosts its New York diplomatic corps as it joins UN Security Council

Libreville has beefed up its diplomatic presence in New York for the coming two years. Led by Michel Xavier Biang, Gabon's UN mission has seen the arrival of diplomats trained by former prime minister Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet.

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The Permanent Representative of Gabon to the United Nations, Michel Xavier Biang.

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Dan Gertler's billions of dollars in royalties at heart of huge legal battle

France, Gabon
Friction between Paris and Libreville at the UN over Russia

DRC
DR Congo arms embargo resolution splits Security Council

Spotlight | Sudan
Hemeti and Burhan prepare to cross swords

Africa
Ukraine war forcing grain traders to urgently adapt supplies

France, Gabon
Laccruche affair threatens to upset Paris-Libreville reconciliation

France, Gabon
How Paris mended fences with Libreville

Inner circles | Gabon
Gabon boosts its New York diplomatic corps as it joins UN Security Council