Africa Gabon Indian Navy warship Tarkash called at Port Gentil, Gabon, as part of its current deployment in the Gulf of Guinea for anti-piracy patrols; the trip marked the first ever visit of an Indian Navy ship to Gabon
Africa Gabon Former President Ali Bongo has announced that he is quitting politics after he was ousted by a military coup about a year ago, shortly after winning his third term in office
Africa Gabon Fly Gabon, Gabon's new national airline, officially started operations with its inaugural flight from Libreville to Port-Gentil at the end of August; the country's last national airline disappeared in 2005
Africa Gabon The country celebrated the first year since Liberation, or since 30 August 2023 when a military coup deposed President Ali Bongo, the last of a ruling caste that controlled Gabon for decades
Africa Gabon Foreign travel for government officials for holiday purposes has been banned to promote a reconnection with cultural roots and foster closer relations with local communities, explained Gabon's government spokesperson, Colonel Ulrich Manfoumbi