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π¬π¦ The Bongo Clan’s Long Shadow: How a Gabonese Banking IPO Sparked a Continental Power Struggle
A planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) for one of Central Africa’s most prominent financial institutions, BGFIBank, has escalated into a fierce legal and corporate battle, exposing the deep-seated tensions between old political networks and new economic ambitions in Francophone Africa. The conflict pits the bank’s current leadership, led by CEO Henri-Claude Oyimaβa figure with longstanding…
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π¨π² Long-Serving Leaders in Africa: A Complex Legacy
The recent announcement by Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya to seek re-election has sparked debate about the role of age and tenure in African leadership. Biya, who has been in power since 1982, is not only one of the oldest heads of state globally but also one of the longest-serving presidents in Africa. Africa’s Longest-Serving…
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π±π· Liberian President Boakai Advocates for Stronger U.S.-Africa Ties at Historic White House Summit
Washington, D.C. β July 9, 2025 Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai delivered a compelling address at a White House summit hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, joining leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal to discuss trade, security, and democratic governance. The high-profile gathering comes amid shifting U.S. foreign aid policies, raising questions about whether…
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πΈπ±π¬π¦π°πͺ 8 African Countries Offering Citizenship to African Americans
For centuries, Black Americans have carried an invisible thread connecting them to the African continentβwoven through lineage, memory, and an unshakable desire to reclaim what was taken. In a bold and beautiful shift, several African nations are now honoring that connection, opening their doors and offering citizenship pathways to those in the diaspora who want…
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π¬π¦Gabon prepares for first presidential election since 2023 coup, interim president expected to win
Will Brice Oligui Nguema, a military officer who became popular after leading the coup against former longtime ruler Ali Bongo, and currently interim president, win on Saturday as the polls are predicting him to? What is certain is that he has gained the support of many Gabonese, who have startd to trust him on the…
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Gabon’s new draft constitution published
The text accompanying the document notes that Gabon has entered a new stage in its history, which requires a revision of the legislative framework and the establishment of civilian rule after the overthrow of the Bongo dynasty in a coup in 2023. Among the main provisions, a new system of government is noted: the post…
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π¬π¦ Gabon to hold referendum on new constitution in November
Administrative Map of Gabon Gabon will hold a referendum on 16 November on a proposed new constitution, a key step towards the return to a civilian regime which the military junta promised after a coup, the transitional government said. The August 2023 coup put an end to 55 years of rule by the family of…
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Equatorial Guinea and Gabon face off at the ICJ over oil-rich islands
Equatorial Guinea asked judges at the International Court of Justice to reject Gabon’s claim to several islands in potentially oil-rich waters in the Gulf of Guinea. The African neighbours, both significant oil producers, have asked the United Nations’ top court to settle a dispute centring on the tiny island of MbaniΓ©, less than a kilometre…
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Bob Marley and Pascaline Bongo: A Cultural Connection in Gabon
Bob Marley, the iconic reggae musician, is celebrated for his profound impact on music and culture worldwide. One of the more intriguing aspects of his life involves his relationship with Pascaline Bongo, the daughter of Gabonβs longtime president, Omar Bongo. This connection not only underscores Marley’s influence across Africa but also highlights the intersection of…
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Ousted president quits Gabon politics, calls for wife’s release
Gabon’s deposed President Ali Bongo has announced he will quit politics a year after he was toppled from power by a military coup. “I wish to reaffirm my withdrawal from political life and the definitive renunciation of any national ambition,” Mr Bongo said in a letter addressed to the Gabonese people. The 65-year-old also called…
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