Gabon

What is manganese and how will the Gabon coup affect market supply?

(Reuters) - An ongoing coup in Gabon prompted French miner Eramet , the world's largest producer of high-grade manganese ore, to suspend mining operations in the central African nation on…

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Ali Bongo: who is Gabon leader ousted in military coup?

Bongo gained fame for rainforest conservation A Michael Jackson fan, he released an album early on His father rule from 1967, he took power in 2009 Promises of change failed…

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African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup

Gabon officers announced coup after election Bongo had been set to win a third term African leaders have struggle to respond to takeovers LIBREVILLE, Aug 31 (Reuters) - African leaders…

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EU’s Borrell: No plan to evacuate EU citizens from Gabon for now

TOLEDO, Spain, Aug 31 (Reuters) - European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told reporters on Thursday there was no plan to evacuate EU citizens from Gabon for now. He…

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New leader installed in Gabon; President Bongo under house arrest

By Gerauds Wilfried Obangome Bongo's family have ruled for 56 years Junta names General Brice Oligui Nguema as leader From house arrest, Bongo appeals for support France, with troops in…

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Situation in Gabon, West Africa a big issue for Europe – EU’s Borrell

TOLEDO, Spain, Aug 30 (Reuters) - European Union defence ministers are to discuss the situation in Gabon, foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday, adding that a coup, if…

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UPDATED: Military coup in Gabon, President under house arrest

Bongo's family have ruled for 56 years Street celebrations erupt in Gabon's capital China calls for peaceful resolution By Gerauds Wilfried Obangome LIBREVILLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Military officers in…

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Arsenal’s Aubameyang and Partey to miss Cup of Nations games due to COVID-19 restrictions

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and midfielder Thomas Partey will both miss one game of their respective Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns due to COVID-19 restrictions, their Premier League club…

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Gabon’s army attempted coup foiled

Update: Government spokesman says situation in Gabon is under control after arrest of five soldiers who took over state radio. Gabon has foiled an attempted military coup and arrested several…

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