Gabon

While awaiting name change, Camp de Gaulle will integrate new schools

In Libreville, the transformation of Camp de Gaulle, a former French military base, into a "shared training camp" is following its course.

Battle brewing to head Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's cabinet

While the presidential office underwent a major reshuffle this month, the most strategic position is still occupied by Arthur Lemami. However, three people close to the head of state are vying to replace the chief of staff.

GOC boss struggles to raise $300m for Tullow Oil takeover

To purchase the British company's Gabonese assets, the state-owned company must find the financial means to complete the deal as quickly as possible.

Trump's Africa adviser discusses economy in Libreville

Massad Boulos, Trump's senior adviser for Africa, travelled to Libreville, Gabon for the inauguration of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. He came with a US delegation to talk blue economy and rail investments.

Audit of BEAC's contentious recruitment process ready for regional ministers

The audit report on the recruitment process for the Bank of Central African States will be forwarded to the ministers of the Central African Monetary Union. It was launched to resolve the crisis that has been linked to suspected irregularities since 2022.

AU pre-selection process for last two commissioners reopened

After shortlisting a candidate from Burundi, African foreign ministers have reopened the selection process for the last two commissioners of the pan-African organisation, who must come from the central African region.

ECCAS countries seek investors in Houston

The promoters of the Central African Pipeline System will showcase their project at the Central Africa Business Energy Forum to be held on 8 May in Texas.

Panthers risk FIFA sanctions for failing to settle ex-manager's salary arrears

The affair may threaten their chances of qualifying for the next World Cup.

CEMAC ministries to meet in Paris to discuss stability challenges

At the invitation of French Minister of Economy Éric Lombard, the ministries of finance and economy of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa will meet on 17 April in France to assess stability in the region.

The discreet service provider behind the Oligui taxis revealed

A total of 800 vehicles have been distributed as part of the 'One Young Person, One Taxi' programme launched by the transitional president. The operation's main contractor is Luxury Car, an import company based in Dubai.

Central Africa up in arms over AU panel of eminent Africans

Diplomats from the region have strongly contested the rejection of the 13 candidates for the last two commissioner posts to be filled at the African Union. This has sparked an unprecedented conflict within the pan-African organisation.

General Oligui's campaign in France off to a rocky start

The head of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's French campaign, Firmin Maurice Nguema, who works at the Gabonese embassy in Paris, has upset his party allies already. A presidential envoy is jetting in to ease tensions.

Algest Consulting discreetly advises government on debt

The consultancy's boss, Ivorian banker Ibrahim Magassa, has just finished reprofiling Gabon's debt. On 25 March, he also organised a meeting between the main regional bankers and President Oligui Nguema.

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Assala Energy in trouble over oil exploration

Faced with an expected fall in production this year, Assala Energy will not be able to rely on exploration wells, three of which have dried up, according to an internal company document.