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Gabon

Overview

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: Banks Loan Gabon 13.7 Mn Euros to Process Timber

Jan 28, 2012 - AllAfrica News

Gabon: Nation Sees Quiet Emergence of a Middle Class

Jan 17, 2012 - AllAfrica News

Gabon: Bongo Implements Reforms to Attract Investment

Nov 11, 2011 - AllAfrica News

South Africa: System Solutions Commissioned for Double Stadium Contract in Gabon

Nov 11, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Gabon: Local Oil Workers Threaten Strike

Oct 26, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Gabon oil workers threaten strike

Oct 26, 2011 - France24

Oil India, Gabon Said to Hold Talks on $2 Billion Oilfields

Oct 25, 2011 - Business Week

Africa: Gabon Economy to Grow 5.6% in 2012 as Budget Increases 3.5%

Oct 11, 2011 - AllAfrica News

U.S. Economic Clout May Sink Palestinian Quest at UN Council

Sep 30, 2011 - Business Week

Nigeria: Dangote to Build Cement Plants in African Countries

Sep 12, 2011 - AllAfrica News

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

Oil India Said to Consider Buying Maurel’s Gabon Fields

Jul 21, 2011 - Business Week

Oil India Said to Consider Acquisition of Maurel’s Gabon Fields

Jul 21, 2011 - Business Week

Rwanda: Rwandair Launches Gabon Route

May 17, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Africa: Leaders Pledge to 'Speak With One Voice' at Durban Climate Change Talks

May 05, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Gabon's oil output halted as strike sets in

Apr 03, 2011 - France24

Gabon: Oil Workers Strike for More Jobs for Gabonese

Apr 02, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Gabon: Private Sector Outpaces Govt in Digital TV

Mar 23, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Gabon: Private Sector Outpaces Govt in Digital TV

Mar 23, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Articles About Gabon

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)

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

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)

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 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)

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