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Africa Regional Media Hub | Concern Regarding Election in Gabon
African Press Organization
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September 1, 2016
The United States is deeply concerned regarding unfolding events in Gabon. We take note of the results released by the electoral commission and urge all sides to temper their rhetoric and encourage their supporters to remain calm. We also urge all...
Press Release on the Situation in Gabon
African Press Organization
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September 2, 2016
On the night of August 31 and into the early hours of September 1, following the announcement of incumbent President Ali Bongo Ondimba’s victory in the presidential election, supporters of the opposition candidate clashed with law enforcement in...
VAALCO Energy Announces Closing of Acquisition of Additional Working Interest in the Etame Marin Permit Offshore Gabon
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 28, 2016
Workovers on Avouma Platform Now Underway HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) today announced that it has closed on the purchase of an additional 3.23% participating interest (2.98% working interest) in the...
Statement by the Secretary-General on the situation in the Gabonese Republic
African Press Organization
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September 1, 2016
I am deeply concerned and saddened about the crisis in the Gabonese Republic provoked by the electoral crisis, in particular the arson attacks and disproportionate response of security agencies that has led to unfortunate loss of life and...
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General following the announcement of the provisional electoral results in the Gabonese Republic
African Press Organization
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September 1, 2016
The Secretary-General takes note of the provisional results of the presidential election announced today by the Ministry of Interior of the Gabonese Republic. He expresses his deep concern about the reported acts of arson and clashes between...
Readout of the Secretary-General’s phone calls with H.E. Mr. Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of the Gabonese Republic and Mr. Jean Ping, presidential candidate of the Démocratie nouvelle party
African Press Organization
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August 30, 2016
The Secretary-General spoke on 30 August by phone to H.E. Mr. Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of the Gabonese Republic and Mr. Jean Ping, presidential candidate of the Démocratie nouvelle party. He commended the peaceful holding of the presidential...
Statement by Brian Olley, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Gabon
African Press Organization
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September 1, 2016
“The UK is concerned by the current political crisis in Gabon arising from Saturday’s disputed presidential election, and by the violence that has occurred since the results were announced. The UK calls on all parties to act responsibly and with...
Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson on Outbreaks of Violence in Gabon
African Press Organization
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September 1, 2016
A Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson issued the following statement today (1 September) on the outbreaks of violence in Gabon: We strongly condemn last night’s violent clashes in Libreville, which resulted in fatalities and injuries, following...
Africa: Gabonese National Day
U.S. Department of State
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August 17, 2016
On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of the Gabonese Republic as you celebrate the 56th anniversary of your nation’s independence on August 17. The United States applauds your commitment to conducting...
US lawmakers want to block IMF assistance to Central Africa
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) US lawmakers have introduced a bill to prevent International Monetary Fund (IMF) support for certain Central African countries in response to a controversial regulation imposed by local fiscal authorities on foreign oil companies. The...
Visit of United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman to the Gabonese Republic
African Press Organization
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July 22, 2016
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, concluded his two-day visit to the Gabonese Republic today. During the visit, on which he was joined by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for...
June 22 Briefing with Gabonese Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Olame Ndong Ferdinand Gaspard, Deputy Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, Deputy Commander of U.S. Army Africa.
African Press Organization
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June 20, 2016
EVENT: Please join us on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 1300 GMT for a telephonic press conference with Gabonese Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Olame Ndong Ferdinand Gaspard, Deputy Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kenneth H....
US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...
Situation au Gabon
African Press Organization
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September 9, 2016
La France continue à suivre avec attention l’évolution de la situation au Gabon. La cour constitutionnelle a été saisie du résultat provisoire de l’élection présidentielle. Il importe que les contestations soient examinées avec transparence et...
The Joint AU-ECCAS Election Observation Mission held a successful observer orientation programme and met with key stakeholders in Libreville, Gabon
African Press Organization
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August 25, 2016
The Heads of Mission, in their closing remarks at the training session, reminded observers of the critical role that was bestowed upon them and wished them success and safety in their respective assignments. The twenty-seven (27) observer teams...
U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa
MENAFN
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...
CGG Appointed by Gabonese Republic's Ministry of Petroleum and Hydrocarbons to Promote 11th Licensing Round
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 28, 2015
PARIS, Oct. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CGG announced today that it has been appointed as technical consultant by the Gabonese Republic's Ministry of Petroleum and Hydrocarbons to help with the promotion of its 11th Licensing Round focusing on...
Income-generating activities serving local communities of Lopé and Ivindo
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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January 13, 2025
In the framework of the project "Creating a Sustainable Heritage Ecosystem for Socio-Economic Development in Africa", UNESCO supports local communities around two World Heritage sites in Gabon to develop a sustainable project that highlights...
Africa: 2015 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Gabon
U.S. Department of State
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August 21, 2015
On August 24-27, the United States and Gabon will co-host the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Libreville, Gabon. Recently reauthorized by the U.S. Congress for an additional ten years, AGOA has been the cornerstone of the U.S....
Africa: Acting Assistant Secretary Bond Travel to Benin, Gabon, and Guinea
U.S. Department of State
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July 2, 2015
Acting Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Michele T. Bond will visit Benin, Gabon, and Guinea, July 7–11. She will visit the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Benin, July 7–9, and meet with the Director of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign...