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The Gabonese Republic, more commonly known as Gabon, is one of West Africa's more stable countries. However, its dependence on oil has made Gabon's economy subject to fluctuations in the oil price,...
Gabon, West Africa. A country made up of almost 85% rainforest. Home to lowland gorillas, forest elephants and surfing-ocean-wave hippos; it is one of the few places left on Earth where rainforests...
In today's podcast, ANC MPs accept changes to the Protection of Information Bill to protect whistle-blowers but not the media; a French court opens the way to probe of the assets of three African...
In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma says that the effects of apartheid laws still linger; the EU plans a global code of conduct for agricultural investment in developing countries; and, the UN...
In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma says that the unity of the ruling alliance is paramount; Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says that the strong rand is not good for industry; and...
Poor voter turnout and postelection violence were the two main issues that marred Ali Ben's Bongo's assertion of victory. Geographically, Bongo's support is spread throughout the country, while his...
Omar Bongo, Gabon's longest ruling President, came into power in 1967 and died in Spain after suffering with an internal illness on the June 8, 2009. For much of the latter part of the twentieth...
In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma says that the economic crisis has hit the poor hardest; Zimbabwean PM Morgan Tsvangirai criticises Robert Mugabe's government during an EU delegation visit;...