Tag: Port-Gentil
Gabon’s Transportation Minister resigns in wake of ferry disaster
Brice Paillat, Gabon’s Transportation Minister, tendered on Thursday his resignation to President Ali Bongo Ondimba, few days after the sinking of a ferry off the ... Read More
Gabon detains several officials in wake of ferry disaster
Gabon authorities have detained several state officials in connection with the ferry disaster in which at least 21 people have died. A ferry known as ... Read More
France to build 500 classrooms in Gabon to help address overcrowding challenges
France’s development agency, Agence Française de Developpement (AFD), will build 500 school classrooms across Gabon for a total investment of 154 million euros in a ... Read More
Gabon: Ali Bongo Re-elected, Protestors Set Parliament on Fire
Supporters of opposition candidate Jean Ping set fire to parts of the National Assembly Wednesday afternoon soon after the Interior Minister declared incumbent President Ali ... Read More