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Africa’s presidents for life
El País
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August 31, 2025
On July 13, 92-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya announced on social media that he would be a candidate in next October’s elections. After nearly 43 years of uninterrupted power, Biya has become a true champion of political longevity,...
Gabon President Calls for Fairness Amid Election Candidate Rejections
Times News Global
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August 26, 2025
Libreville, Gabon – As legislative and local elections approach on September 27, 2025, political tensions in Gabon are rising. Dozens of candidates have been disqualified, prompting anger and frustration among those affected. They argue that the...
Asia-Pacific law enforcement experts gather to enhance efforts to recover illicit assets
International Criminal Police Organization
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SINGAPORE – Boosting recovery of illicit assets requires two factors: stronger cross-border cooperation and smarter use of available tools, experts emphasized at a regional workshop in Singapore. The two-day workshop (held on 26 – 27 August 2025)...
Nigeria Has The Biggest Military Service Ready Population in Africa
24/7 Wall St.
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August 26, 2025
Key Points Out of the whole of the African continent, Nigeria stands as the most populous nation by far With more than 90 million Nigerians fit for military service, Nigeria dominates its regional rivals in this aspect Although Nigeria might not...
Health minister calls for self-reliance in African health financing
IOL
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The National Department of Health has reiterated the importance of self-reliance in financing health systems. In Lusaka, Zambia, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi addressed African health ministers at the 75th World Health Organization (WHO)...
Africa’s oldest president survives court challenge, set to run for 8th term at 92
Business Insider Africa
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August 25, 2025
Cameroon’s constitutional court has cleared President Paul Biya to stand in the October 12 elections, rejecting an attempt to block the 92-year-old leader from seeking an eighth term in office. The ruling extends Biya’s nearly 43 years in power...
Protesters Storm IEC Headquarters, Challenging Government’s Diaspora ID Card Issuance
The Voice Gambia
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August 25, 2025
By Sering Mass Jallow Hundreds of Gambians, notably members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) youth wing, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, gathered outside the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)’s headquarters in Old Jeshwang, demanding the...
Egypt and Algeria Lead Africa in Military Vehicles Beating Most NATO Nations in Armored Strength
24/7 Wall St.
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August 24, 2025
24/7 Wall St. Insights: Egypt and Algeria have some of the strongest militaries on the African continent Egypt is home to one of the largest armored forces in the world, surpassing a number of NATO countries in just tank numbers alone Algeria...
Mahamadou Bonkoungou suffers loss as Gabon ends EBOMAF deal
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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August 23, 2025
Burkinabe billionaire Mahamadou Bonkoungou, one of West Africa’s most prominent businessmen, has suffered a blow to his regional ambitions after Gabon abruptly canceled a contract with his EBOMAF Group. The National Inland and International...
International French-language LGBTQI conference focuses on positivity
Erasing 76 Crimes
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August 19, 2025
More than 800 LGBTQI activists converged on Montréal for a morale boost from Égides Panel discussion at the Égides conference (Laeticia Clouzot photo courtesy of Égides) By Steeves Winner Early this month, Montréal became the beating heart of the...
Gabon receives Chinese-made VN-1 fighting vehicles
Defence Blog
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August 19, 2025
Gabon unveiled newly acquired Chinese armored vehicles during its Independence Day military parade on August 17, underscoring Beijing’s growing defense presence in Africa. The display featured the eight-wheeled VN-1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)...
King Congratulates Gabonese President on National Day
Hespress
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August 17, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News General Hespress ENSunday 17 August 2025 - 16:03 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...
Chinese armored vehicles gain ground in Africa as Gabon unveils VN-1 infantry fighting vehicle
Business Insider Africa
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August 21, 2025
During its Independence Day parade on August 17, the Central African nation unveiled the eight-wheeled VN-1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), signaling both a deepening defense partnership with China and the rising appeal of Chinese-made equipment...
New Presidential Debate Format: APM Vs Chakwera Stand-Off To Test Strength, Stamina And Substance
Nyasa Times
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August 20, 2025
On Wednesday, August 27, President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and former President Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will lock horns in a live televised debate at the Bingu International Convention...
Erdogan uses Turkish NGOs to project power, advance political Islamist goal
Nordic Monitor
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August 19, 2025
Abdullah Bozkurt/Stockholm A letter signed by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan sheds light on how Ankara systematically leverages nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) abroad to advance its foreign policy agenda and promote divisive Islamist...
Gabon To Bring New Exploration, Gas Opportunities To African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Stage
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 14, 2025/APO Group/ -- As Gabon accelerates efforts to reposition itself as a leading upstream player in Africa, the“Invest in Gabon” Roundtable at African Energy Week (AEW)...
Africa launches first-ever model climate change law to guide national legislation
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 20, 2025
The devastating impacts of climate change are no longer distant projections but lived realities affecting lives, ecosystems, and economies worldwide. In Africa, which contributes the least to global emissions yet suffers disproportionately from...
Gabon: amnesty granted for 2023 coup and 2019 conspiracy attempts
Africanews
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August 13, 2025
In a move aimed at fostering national unity, Gabon’s Council of Ministers has adopted a sweeping amnesty order covering participants in the 2023 coup and a failed 2019 uprising. The decision, announced on August 12, paves the way for the release...
Gabon: The Country with the Same Independence Day as Indonesia
Tempo.co
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August 13, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In addition to Indonesia, the commemoration of Independence Day on August 17 is also celebrated by the citizens of Gabon. For the African nation, August 17 marks its liberation from colonial rule by France in 1960. Gabon's...
Andem lays the foundation for Gabon transformation
Times Aerospace
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Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, president of Gabon, laid the foundation stone for the construction of the new “Libreville 2” city and Andem International Airport last April. These two projects aim to modernise the country's airport infrastructure,...