News: Gabon

We have started to collect the most important news related to Gabon in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Gabon – overview

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• October 29th 2009 – September 5th 2009
• September 4th 2009 – July 16th 2009
• June 11th 2009 – July 1st 2008
• April 23rd 2008 – November 29th 2005

Gabon: news

France halts African leaders case

Thursday, October 29th 2009, 13:26
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, France

A French appeals court halts an embezzlement case against the leaders of Congo and Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon's ex-leader.
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Bongo calls for 'elite renewal'

Friday, October 16th 2009, 15:31

New President Ali Ben Bongo, son of long-time leader Omar Bongo, says Gabon's elites should be renewed.
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Gabon court upholds Bongo victory

Monday, October 12th 2009, 23:00
related places: Bongo

A court in Gabon upholds Ali Ben Bongo's victory in August's presidential election, opening the way for him to be sworn in.
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Gabon opposition rejects re-count

Wednesday, September 30th 2009, 10:43

Opposition parties in Gabon reject the terms of a re-count of votes from last month's controversial election.
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Gabon call for strike falls flat

Monday, September 14th 2009, 12:16

Workers in Gabon largely ignore opposition calls to hold a strike over last month's disputed presidential election.
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Travel ban for Gabon opposition

Thursday, September 10th 2009, 8:35

Gabon bars opposition leaders from leaving the country following recent riots over claims of electoral fraud.
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Sarkozy endorses Gabon winner

Tuesday, September 8th 2009, 8:56
related countries: France

French leader Nicolas Sarkozy congratulates Ali Ben Bongo after his victory in Gabon's election, marred by post-poll violence.
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Gabon threatens 'state of siege'

Sunday, September 6th 2009, 18:06
related places: Port Gentil

Gabon's government says it will declare a "state of siege" in Port Gentil if post election violence does not cease.
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Gabon's Ali Bongo calls for calm

Saturday, September 5th 2009, 22:20
related places: Port Gentil

Gabon's President-elect Ali Bongo appeals for calm as post-poll clashes and looting continue in Port Gentil despite a curfew.
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Gabon French oil staff evacuated

Saturday, September 5th 2009, 16:44
related countries: France

French oil firm Total evacuates its expatriate staff from Gabon's second city as violence targeting French interests continues.
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October 29th 2009 – September 5th 2009September 4th 2009 – July 16th 2009June 11th 2009 – July 1st 2008April 23rd 2008 – November 29th 2005