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Gabon
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.

Gabon
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.

Palace Intrigues
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Yoweri Museveni

Intrigues big and small... Every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

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Gabon
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.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Africa, Gabon

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

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GabonRose Ougoumeboué, discreet face of Nguema's election campaign

Gabon
Ex-Jean Ping adviser Michel Ongoundou Loundah set to run for president

After taking over the Réagir party at the end of January, he has embarked on a tour of the country ahead of a presidential bid.

Gabon
Presidential hopefuls court diaspora in France

Several likely candidates in April's presidential election have travelled to Paris in recent weeks to meet members of the Gabonese community based there.

Gabon
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema puts PDG party in battle order as presidential poll looms

With two months to go before presidential elections, the junta leader has reactivated the Parti Démocratique Gabonais. But supporters of ousted Ali Bongo contest the new party leadership and have set up a dissident branch.

Gabon
The son of an Omar Bongo minister serves as go-between for Oligui Nguema and Africa50

Cameroonian national Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50, was able to meet Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on the sidelines of the Mission 300 Summit through businessman Bertin Mboumbou Miyakou, son of Antoine de Padoue Mboumbou Miyakou.