PDG

Gabon
Ahead of its congress, the Bongos' old party enters turbulent waters

The Parti Démocratique Gabonais, forsaken by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, is entering turbulent waters before its end-of-year congress as internal dissent simmers.

Gabon
Legislative elections: Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's measured silence

In a highly tense election, the new presidential party, the Union des Bâtisseurs, largely supplanted the Gabonese Democratic Party, which came second. All this under the benevolent gaze of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who left his supporters to fight it out amongst themselves.

Gabon
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has two irons in the fire in legislative elections

The Gabonese head of state is supporting two parties in the upcoming elections: Omar Bongo's historic party, the Parti Démocratique Gabonais, and the brand new Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs.

Congo, Gabon
Denis Sassou-Nguesso reunites the Gabonese Democratic Party in Brazzaville

The Congolese head of state has brought together the two opposing camps vying for control of the PDG, the party founded by Omar Bongo and led by Ali Bongo. His grandson, and son of Omar Bongo, could eventually take control, preserving the family heritage.

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
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.

Spotlight | Gabon
Freemasons chose new leader to replace Ali Bongo

The Grande Loge du Gabon, the powerful Masonic lodge headed until recently by the now deposed president Ali Bongo, has found a new Grand Master in the person of Jacques Denis Tsanga.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Gabon, DRC, Egypt

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

Nigeria Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu's rising comms star

Gabon Anges-Kevin Nzigou, the key opposition lawyer ready to pounce

DRC Junior M'Buyi, the international finance expert back in Kinshasa

Egypt Serial investor Mohamed ‘Nagaty' Aboulnaga strikes again

Gabon
General Oligui Nguema's government looks to balance old and new

The government installed by General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema brings in new faces from the Gabonese expatriate community, as well as former heavyweights from the Omar Bongo era. The aim is to consolidate the authority of the country's new strong man.

The New Guard
Gabon, Tanzania, Nigeria, Botswana

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

GabonCyril Pellen Aubian, from sustainable development to politics

TanzaniaAmar Shanghavi, from trees to carbon

NigeriaOluseun Onigbinde, transparency first

BotswanaPako Sebetlela wants to breathe fresh life into mining sector

Gabon
Tullow Oil back in the exploration game

Junior Tullow Oil is getting back to its roots: exploration. Now that it is reducing its debt, the British firm wants to invest in an offshore block in Gabon.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Senegal, Gabon, Burundi

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

NigeriaAsuquo Ekpenyong, the young, well-connected Cross River senator

SenegalAlbert Diatta, Dakar's low-profile private security expert

GabonDina Koussou, Libreville's new communications specialist

BurundiAppolinaire Nishirimbere takes on the private sector