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Gabon

Gabon is a country in west central Africa sharing borders with the Gulf of Guinea to the west, Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, and Cameroon to the north, with the Republic of the Congo curving around the east and south. It covers a land area of nearly 270,000 km² and has an estimated population of 1,500,000. Its capital and largest city is Libreville.

Since its independence from France on August 17, 1960, Gabon has been ruled by three presidents. In the early 1990s, Gabon introduced a multi-party system and a new democratic constitution that allowed for a more transparent electoral process and reformed many governmental institutions. The small population density together with abundant natural resources and foreign private investment have helped make Gabon one of the most prosperous countries in the region, with the highest HDI in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Headlines Around the Web

Gabon: Local Oil Workers Threaten Strike

Oct 26, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Gabon oil workers threaten strike

Oct 26, 2011 - France24

Ghana: Oil 'Resource Curse' Challenges Govt

Aug 19, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Oil India in talks to buy Maurel's Gabon fields

Jul 21, 2011 - The Times of India

Rwanda: Rwandair Launches Gabon Route

May 17, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Articles About Gabon

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (L)
Arsenal on Alert as Gabon Striker Reveals Summer Plans

By IBTimes UK

The Gunners will be joined by Tottenham, Liverpool and a host of other European clubs for Pierre Emerick Aubameyang's signature (May 15)

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Queen Elizabeth Obama
President Obama’s Gifts: What Do You Give the Most Powerful Man on the Planet?

By IBTimes UK

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was one of the most generous donors to US presidential family in 2011 (Apr 27)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, GOLD, DMITRY MEDVEDEV, WHITE HOUSE, JULIA GILLARD, ATTORNEY GENERAL

Andreas Weimann
Newcastle Keen to Recruit Villa Starlet and Prolific Ligue 1 Striker – Report

By IBTimes UK

Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Saint Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Aston Villa winger Andreas Weimann. (Apr 25)

PSG's Maxwell and David Beckham challenge Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Arsenal and Newcastle Striker Target Reveals His Price Tag

By IBTimes UK

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed a summer offer around £10m could be enough to tempt Saint-Etienne into selling him. (Mar 30)

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Rebels capture Central African Republic capital, Bozize flees

By Reuters UK

Rebels in Central African Republic seized the riverside capital Bangui in fierce fighting on Sunday, forcing President Francois Bozize to flee and sowing confusion over who ruled the mineral-rich heart of Africa. (Mar 25)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD, UNITED NATIONS, ELECTIONS, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, DIAMONDS

Newcastle striker target
Newcastle to Compete with Arsenal for In-Form Ligue 1 Striker - Report

By IBTimes UK

Newcastle and Arsenal have both sent scouts to watch St. Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who has scored 16 league goals this season. (Mar 19)

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Central African rebels seize two towns, threaten new offensive

By Reuters UK

Central African Republic rebels have seized two eastern towns and may resume an insurgency against the central government if it fails to free hundreds of political prisoners as agreed in a peace deal, a rebel spokesman said on Tuesday. (Mar 13)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD, COURT, CAMEROON, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, DIAMONDS

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang
Chelsea Send Scouts To Watch Arsenal Striker Target – Report

By IBTimes UK

Chelsea send scouts to watch Arsenal target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as the side look to improve their attacking line-up next season. (Mar 12)

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Chelsea and Tottenham Striker Target Puts Transfer Talks on Hold

By IBTimes UK

Saint-Etienne forward and Chelsea target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed he has put all transfer negotiations on hold. (Mar 05)

MORE TOPICS: MANCHESTER UNITED

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Chelsea Prepare Summer Move for Spurs Striker Target - Report

By IBTimes UK

Chelsea may try to steal Tottenham striker target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Mar 02)

MORE TOPICS: MANCHESTER UNITED, LONDON, SENEGAL