Gabon

Gabon and Cameroon, troop-contributing countries to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the CAR, reaffirmed their commitment to support the peace process

Council of Ministers extends anti-covid restrictive measures for other 45 days

The country - the first African to be paid to protect its forests - have now received a total of US$17 million out of US$150 million promised by Norway for results-based emissions reduction within the Central African Forest Initiative

Gabon Telecom, the country's largest mobile network operator by number of subscribers, has announced a network investment programme to achieve 3G and 4G coverage nationwide

The construction of Kinguélé Aval hydropower project will be financed by a €39 million loan package by the African Development Bank Group

A baby gorilla born in the country is the first child of two parents born in captivity and then released into the wild: mother Mayombe was released from the French zoo in Saint-Aignan, while father Djongo was released from the Port Lympne reserve in Kent

The country has received the first payment as part of a $150 million agreement with Norway to reduce deforestation and protect its rainforest

Farmers use gaming technology as part of an innovative project to assess how they deal with wildlife threats to their businesses

Development Bank of Central African States granted 1,5 million Euros to Serus Investissement S.A. for the construction of a commercial and hotel complex in Moanda

Vaalco, a London-based company, will double its production in the country with a four-well campaign to start in late 2021 and the continuation of works on new floating storage and offloading vessel for Etame complex

A scientific expedition in the country to study taxonomy and ecology of mantises has been launched

Offshore rig owner Maersk Drilling has been awarded a one-well contract from Petronas for the provision of a deepwater drillship