Africa Gabon Opposition and civil society groups are mobilising in support of the Gabonese leader after a bloc of central African states refused to lift sanctions imposed on Gabon after the military ousted President Ali Ben Bongo in late August
Africa Gabon Four political leaders opposed to the military's transitional management called for the publication of a clear timetable for elections scheduled by August 2025; "failure to publish it immediately will be considered a major obstacle to democratic process"
Africa Gabon The junta of Gabon, the second most forested nation in the world, has taken control of the National Timber Company, thus gaining direct access to a $620 million industry that accounts for about 3,2% of the country's economy
Africa Gabon The transition authorities announced the indefinite lifting of the curfew in force, a decision taken to allow families to celebrate the end-of-year festivities without restrictions
Africa Gabon WWF study spanning ten years (2013-2023) reports the scientific discovery of 262 species in Gabon, confirming that FSC-certified forests harbor significantly more large mammals, such as gorillas and elephants, compared to non-certified areas