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United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
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Gabon's Transitional President arrives in United Arab Emirates to participate in Conference of Parties (COP 28)

He was welcomed at Al Maktoum International Airport by Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications

General Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabon's Transitional President, arrived in the UAE today in response to an invitation from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to participate in the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). He was welcomed at Al…

African Energy Chamber

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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Celebrates Panoro Energy’s Hibiscus South Oil Discovery

The African Energy Chamber commends Panoro Energy for the significant oil discovery at the Hibiscus South well in Gabon, recognizing its potential impact on regional energy security and economic development

Independent E&P company Panoro Energy has made a sizeable oil discovery at the Hibiscus South well (DHBSM-1), located on the Dussafu Marin Permit in Gabon. The Hibiscus South discovery, with preliminary estimates of between six to seven million barrels of recoverable volumes, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s energy…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Namibia
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The Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) builds capacity of 12 member states to improve antimicrobial resistance surveillance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi

The Regional Office for Africa (AFRO), WHO Geneva in collaboration with WHO Namibia and the Ministry of Health and Social Services conducted a training on Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Use surveillance system (GLASS) and WHONET tool in Windhoek, for 12 selected member states. The training aimed to build capacity…

African Energy Chamber
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Unlocking Gabon’s Sustainable Oil and Gas Future: Minister Marcel Abeke to Discuss Investments into Gabon’s oil and gas sector at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023

Marcel Abeke, Gabon’s newly appointed Minister of Petroleum, will speak at the 2023 edition of the African Energy Week conference

Gabon, one of Africa’s most prolific oil and gas markets, possesses significant untapped offshore oil reserves, ranking sixth in African oil production. The new Government of Transition has embarked on a campaign to actively attract E&P companies with the required capacity to harness these resources. The government has also pledged…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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Japan: The Situation in the Gabonese Republic (Statement by Press Secretary Ono Hikariko)

Japan is deeply concerned about this situation and calls on all parties in Gabon to uphold the constitutional order and to return to a civilian-led government at an early date

On August 30 (local time), members of Gabon's military and security forces claimed the nullity of the presidential election held on August 26 and announced that they had detained President Ali Bongo and suspended state functions of Gabon. Japan is deeply concerned about this situation and calls on all parties…

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African Energy Chamber Urges Gabon to Protect Oil & Gas Assets Amid Political Coup

The African Energy Chamber is calling for the security and safety of energy operations and personnel, citing disruptions to the industry as an attack on economic progress

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) urges political and military players in Gabon not to interfere with the country’s oil and gas assets and operations, as tensions rise following the country’s most recent national election. Serving as the voice of the African energy sector, the AEC acknowledges the crucial importance…

United Nations Secretary-General
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Gabon

The Secretary-General reaffirms his strong opposition to military coups

The Secretary-General is following the evolving situation in Gabon very closely. He notes with deep concern the announcement of the election results amidst reports of serious infringements of fundamental freedoms.   He firmly condemns the ongoing coup attempt as a means to resolve the post-electoral crisis.   The Secretary-General reaffirms his strong…

African Union (AU)
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Press release from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the situation in Gabon

The Chairman of the Commission encourages all political, civil and military actors in Gabon to give priority to peaceful political avenues

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat is following with great concern the situation in Gabon and strongly condemns the attempted coup d'état in the country as a means out of the current post-electoral crisis. He strongly recalls that it constitutes a flagrant violation of the legal…

Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
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His Majesty The King Congratulates Gabonese President on National Day

HM the King reaffirms His firm and constant determination to work with the President of Gabon to consolidate the excellent Moroccan-Gabonese cooperation for the benefit of both peoples and the continent

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, on the occasion of the national holiday of his country. In the message, HM the King expresses his best wishes for the health and happiness of President Bongo…

United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
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United Arab Emirates leaders congratulate President of Gabon on Independence Day

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court also dispatched similar messages to the President of Gabon and Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze on the occasion

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day, observed on 17th August. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE…