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Komo Ressources Group (KOREG) Makes History as First Gabonese Private Operator to Deliver First Oil at Autour Field

Komo Ressources Group has made history as Gabon’s first private national operator to deliver first oil, bringing the Autour field onstream and signaling renewed upstream momentum

Gabon has entered a new chapter in its energy evolution. For the first time ever, a private national oil company has opened a new field and delivered first oil. Komo Ressources Group (KOREG), a rising indigenous operator, has officially brought the Autour field onstream, producing its first barrels on November…

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    • The First Lady of Gabon during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Ghana during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Kenya during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Liberia during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Maldives during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Mozambique during the Merck Foundation
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Dr. Rasha Kelej & First Ladies of Africa & Asia call for action to Build Healthcare and Media capacity, Break Infertility Stigma & Support Girl Education during 2025 Merck Foundation First Ladies initiative - MFFLI

I was pleased to hear from the First Ladies of Africa and Asia about the remarkable progress they have achieved in their countries

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June. The summit was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej,…

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AFRICA NEWS ROOM - Gabon: Trial of Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo

The Government reaffirms judicial fairness

In Gabon, the trial in absentia of former First Lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin promises to be a major test for the independence of the judiciary. Accused of embezzlement of public funds and money laundering, they are scheduled to stand trial before the Special Criminal…

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Gabon to Introduce Dual Legal Framework to Replace 2019 Hydrocarbon Code

Gabon is separating its existing Hydrocarbons Code into a dedicated Oil Code and Gas Code, strengthening regulatory oversight and improving the business climate

Gabon’s Minister of Oil and Gas, Sosthène Nguema Nguema, announced that the country will introduce a dual legal framework to replace its 2019 Hydrocarbons Code. Speaking at the Invest in Gabon Energies Roundtable – sponsored by the Ministry of Oil and Gas of Gabon – at African Energy Week (AEW):…

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Gabon Seeks Fresh Investment to Unlock Untapped Oil & Gas Potential

A key emphasis by Gabonese officials was placed on the marginal oil fields in the country to counter oil production decline linked to the natural lifecycle of its fields

Gabon is calling for renewed international investment in its oil and gas sector, focusing on marginal oil fields to counteract declines from aging reservoirs. Speaking at a session titled ‘Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Gabon’s Oil & Gas Sector’ at Africa Energy Week: Invest in African Energies, Aristide P. Nyamat Bantsiva,…

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Gabon Draws Energy Giants as Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Spotlights African Market Potential

Gabon has signaled a renewed interest in exploration from international partners, as African OPEC members highlight their expanding global influence and commit to boosting stability, production, and investment

Gabon is signaling renewed interest from major international energy companies as it looks to expand oil and gas development across the country’s largely untapped reserves, according to remarks from Minister of Oil & Gas Sosthène Nguema Nguema at the OPEC-Africa Roundtable during African Energy Week 2025. “We have international partners…

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The First Lady of Gabon & 13 African and Asian First Ladies of Africa at the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025

Merck Foundation is transforming the Patient care landscape and making history together with their partners in Africa, Asia, and beyond

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation &…

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    • The awards were presented to Afreximbank's President, Prof. Benedict Oramah and EVP, Dr. George Elombi in Libreville, Gabon during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a 300 -MW, Euro 200 million thermal power station financed by the Bank (2)
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Gabon confers top national honours on Afreximbank’s President and Executive Vice President

The awards were in recognition of Afreximbank’s pivotal roles in the ongoing transformation of Gabon's economy

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon, has conferred the honour of Commander of the National Order of Merit on Prof. Benedict Oramah, outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), and Dr. George Elombi, the Bank’s incoming President and current Executive Vice…

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Morocco: His Majesty the King Congratulates Gabonese President on National Day

In this message, His Majesty the King expresses to Oligui Nguema His best wishes of happiness, well-being and prosperity for the Gabonese people

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Gabon, Head of State and Head of Government, His Excellency Mr. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, on his country’s national day. In this message, His Majesty the King expresses to Oligui Nguema His best…

Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Gabon on Independence Day

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Brice Oligui Nguema

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Brice Oligui Nguema of the Gabonese Republic on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His…