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French medias saying the military coup in Gabon is not as bad and not a priority compared to the one in Niger because there is no “anti France feeling” and because “the president has been elected but the election were suspicious”

Look the election were suspicious as fuck. Gabon’s government actually asked the Moroccan government to keep Gabonese students from going to assist to the count at the embassy in Morocco… the Moroccan government agreed and violently beat up the Gabonese students who tried to assist to the voting count. But suspicious election or not it doesn’t matter. What matters to France is “is the new leader going to let us steal or not? If the answer is yes then it’s a good coup and we support it”

I swear they are not even pretending anymore bitch really said “it’s different there’s no anti France feeling”.

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Five months after seizing power in a coup, Gabon's new government is tapping up trading houses to help it finance a $1.3 billion deal for Carlyle's oil company Assala, thwarting a bid accepted last year from France's Maurel & Prom (M&P).

While some investors say the first oil sector intervention since August's coup is doomed financially, politically driven and injurious to the OPEC member's investment climate, others say it reflects a restructuring of the industry amid an exodus of IOCs, with African governments demanding more control over their resources.

"You are looking around and saying, who do I trust? Who will really unlock that value? And if I don't have that trust, I'm going to try to do it myself," a Western oil executive familiar with the industry in Gabon told S&P Global Commodity Insights, summing up a mindset increasingly taking hold on the continent.[...]

At the end of November, however, state-owned Gabon Oil Company (GOC) announced it would use its pre-emption rights to acquire Assala itself, giving it 80 days to come up with the funds. In a New Year address, President Brice Oligui Nguema said the action would "demonstrate [Gabon's] sovereignty in the oil sector, which is at the heart of the economy."[...]

Oil provides most of the Gabonese government's revenue, but output has slipped from 365,000 b/d in 1996 to 210,000 b/d last year, according to the Platts OPEC Survey from S&P Global, due largely to underinvestment. Gabon's medium-sweet Rabi Light and Rabi Blend crude grades are popular in Europe, Israel and Asia.

Analysts say Nguema -- who ousted Ali Bongo to end the Bongo family's six-decade rule -- is hoping to boost his popularity ahead of elections in 2025 or 2026. And energy sovereignty is a potential vote-winner.[...]

[S]ome West Africa oil players said the episode reflected new realities of operating in the region's petrostates, amid growing demands for energy security. Chad last year nationalized ExxonMobil's oil assets, while Equatorial Guinea is preparing to operate the US supermajor's Zafiro field from 2025.

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LIBREVILLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday, placing President Ali Bongo under house arrest and naming a new leader after the Central African state's election body announced Bongo had won a third term.

Saying they represented the armed forces, the officers declared on television that the election results were cancelled, borders closed and state institutions dissolved, after a tense vote that was set to extend the Bongo family's more than half century in power.

Within hours, generals met to discuss who would lead the transition and agreed by unanimous vote to appoint General Brice Oligui Nguema, former head of the presidential guard, according to another televised address.

Meanwhile, from detention in his residence, Bongo appealed in a video statement to foreign allies, imploring them to speak out on his and his family's behalf. He said he did not know what was happening.

Bongo's plight was a dramatic reversal from the early hours of Wednesday when the electoral commission declared him the winner of Saturday's disputed vote.

Hundreds of people celebrated the military's intervention in the streets of the Gabonese capital Libreville, while the United Nations, African Union and France, Gabon's former colonial ruler which has troops stationed there, condemned the coup.

The military takeover in Gabon is the eighth in West and Central Africa since 2020, and the second - after Niger - in as many months. Military officers have also seized power in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Chad, erasing democratic gains since the 1990s and raising fear among foreign powers that have strategic interests in the region.

"I am marching today because I am joyful. After almost 60 years, the Bongos are out of power," said Jules Lebigui, a jobless 27-year-old who joined crowds in Libreville.

Bongo took over in 2009 on the death of his father Omar, who had ruled since 1967. Opponents say the family has done little to share the state's oil and mining wealth with its 2.3 million people.

Violent unrest broke out after Bongo's contested 2016 election victory, and there was a foiled coup attempt in 2019.

The Gabon officers, calling themselves The Committee of Transition and the Restoration of Institutions, said the country faced "a severe institutional, political, economic, and social crisis", and that the Aug. 26 vote was not credible.

They also said they had arrested the president's son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, and others for corruption and treason.

There was no immediate comment from Gabon's government.

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Bongo, 64, was last seen in public casting his vote on Saturday. Before the vote, he had looked healthier than his more frail television appearances after his 2018 stroke.

Unlike Niger and other Sahel countries, Gabon, which lies further south on the Atlantic coast, has not had to battle destabilising Islamist insurgencies. But the coup is a further sign of democratic backsliding in the volatile region.

A "contagion of autocracy" is spreading across Africa, said Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the current chair of West African bloc ECOWAS. He said he was working closely with other African leaders on how to respond in Gabon.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the African Union condemned the events and called on the military to ensure the safety of Bongo and his family, while China and Russia said they hoped for a swift return to stability. The United States said the situation was deeply concerning.

"We condemn the military coup and recall our commitment to free and transparent elections," French government spokesman Olivier Veran said.

The coup creates more uncertainty for France's presence in the region. France has about 350 troops in Gabon. Its forces have been kicked out of Mali and Burkina Faso after coups there in the last two years.

French miner Eramet (ERMT.PA), which has large manganese operations in Gabon, said it had halted operations.

Gabon produces about 200,000 barrels of oil a day, mainly from depleting fields. International companies include France's TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) and Anglo-French producer Perenco.

Concerns about the weekend election's transparency were raised by a lack of international observers, the suspension of some foreign broadcasts and a decision to cut internet service and impose a night-time curfew after the vote. Bongo's team rejected allegations of fraud.

On Wednesday, the internet appeared to be working for the first time since the vote. The junta confirmed web access had been restored as well as all international broadcasts, but it said it would keep the curfew in place until further notice.

Shortly before the coup announcement, the election authority declared Bongo the election winner with 64.27% of the vote and said his main challenger, Albert Ondo Ossa, had secured 30.77%.

Gabon's dollar-denominated bonds fell as much as 14 cents on Wednesday before recovering to trade down 9.5 cents on the dollar.

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The leader of Gabon's military junta has vowed to return power to civilians after "free, transparent" elections.

However, in a speech after being sworn in as interim president, he did not give a date for military rule to end.

Gen Brice Nguema led last Wednesday's coup against Ali Bongo, toppling the president shortly after he was named winner of a disputed election.

Crowds of cheering civilians turned up at the inauguration - the coup was welcomed by many eager for change.

However, some say Gen Nguema's rule will be a continuation of the 55-year Bongo dynasty.

Ali Bongo's father, Omar, was in power for 41 years before he died in 2009 and was succeeded by his son.

The general, aged 48, spent most his career in the Bongo's inner circle and is even thought to be Ali Bongo's cousin.

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At Monday's inauguration, Gen Nguema gave a defiant speech, referencing the likes of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, French statesman Charles Fe Gaulle and former Ghanaian leader Jerry Rawlings.

"This patriotic action will be a lesson learnt that will be taught in the books of our schools," said the new president, dressed in the red ceremonial costume of the Republican Guard.

He added that a fresh government would be formed "in a few days" and recommended new electoral legislation, a new penal code and a referendum on a new constitution.

Gen Nguema also said he had instructed the new government "to think without delay" about freeing all political prisoners.

The ceremony was broadcast live on Gabonese TV and across online platforms.

Hundreds of officials attended, including former ministers from the ousted government, who were booed by a crowd of junta sympathisers.

The opposition has said it welcomes the removal of Mr Bongo from power but has called for a speedy return to civilian rule.

The defeated presidential candidate Albert Ondo Ossa told the Associated Press that the coup was a "palace revolution", engineered by the Bongo family to retain their power.

Gen Nguema's is the latest in a series of military takeovers across West and Central Africa.

Gabon is the sixth Francophone country to fall under military rule in the last three years as former colonial power France struggles to maintain its influence on the continent.

Gabon was suspended from the African Union following the coup, which has been condemned by the UN and France.

In his inauguration address on Monday, Gen Nguema said he was "surprised" at foreign criticism of the takeover.

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Born in Champaign, Illinois, he moved to Atlanta at age nine where he first began rapping. He formed his record label, Disturbing tha Peace, then signed with Def Jam South, after he went on to become one of the first Dirty South rappers to achieve mainstream success with countless album releases. He has won three Grammy Awards and an MTV Video Music Award. Starting with a brief stint as a DJ, he independently released his first album Incognegro to local success but achieved national attention the following year when the album was repackaged and re-released as his major label debut, Back for the First Time. It contained the hit singles “Southern Hospitality”, which wasn’t on Incognegro, and “What’s Your Fantasy”. He released Word of Mouf, followed by Chicken-n-Beer and The Red Light District, all of which were certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. He took a more serious approach with his next two albums, Release Therapy and Theater of the Mind. His next album, Battle of the Sexes, was released and featured a return to the more lighthearted tone of his previous albums. His most recent album, Ludaversal, was released on March 31, 2015.

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Visa-free travel policy implemented in Gabon with South Africa making the list

The Gabonese government has added numerous countries to its visa-free entry list, reassuring travellers that they can explore Gabon’s stunning landscape and rich culture with ease and confidence. Unsplash/Ralph Messi Adding to the travel policy, which permits travellers from over 24 countries to enter Gabon without a visa, further developments, including funding for airports, hospitality sectors, and roads, have been set in place.  These initiatives were implemented to make Gabon more traveller-friendly and accessible to foreigners.  Take a look at the updated list of countries that can travel visa-free: Visa-free countries: Argentina Australia Brazil Cameroon Canada Central African Republic Chad China Republic of Congo Equatorial Guinea France Germany India Indonesia Italy Japan Republic of Korea Mexico Russia Saudi Arabia South Africa Turkey The United Kingdom The United States and the European Union. Follow us on social media for more travel news, inspiration, and guides. You can also tag us to be featured.  TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter yoast-primary – 1004431tcat – Travel newstcat_slug – travel-newstcat2 – Travel newstcat2_slug – travel-newstcat_final – Source link via The Novum Times

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In a world where wildlife often remains distant to many, Tansy Espinal's upbringing was nothing short of extraordinary. Raised alongside gorillas in her parents' facility dedicated to rehabilitating these magnificent creatures, Tansy's childhood was a tapestry of unique experiences and profound connections. Her father, Damien Espinal, the founder of the facility, fostered an unconventional yet intimate approach to gorilla interaction. Tansy's formative years intertwined seamlessly with the gorilla troop, granting her unparalleled companionship with these awe-inspiring animals. Despite the occasional tragic accidents that occurred in the 80s and 90s, which resulted in fatal encounters between employees and the gorillas due to miscommunication, the Espinal facility remained a sanctuary of calm and transformative encounters between humans and gorillas. Tansy's earliest memories entwined with the gorillas, establishing deep bonds despite her vulnerable and clumsy infancy. As the time for the gorillas' rehabilitation approached, Tansy witnessed their eventual release into the Gabonese jungles, a bittersweet moment marking their return to the wild they rightfully belonged to. Years later, at 25, Tansy yearned to reunite with her beloved gorilla friends, Djalta and Bims. Accompanied by her father, she embarked on a journey to Gabon, hopeful that the gorillas would recognize her after more than a decade apart. Their reunion in the dense Gabon rainforest was nothing short of heartwarming. Djalta and Bims rushed towards Tansy, expressing unmistakable joy and familiarity, a testament to the enduring bonds forged in their shared past. However, the joyous reunion was overshadowed by a devastating turn of events. Reports from the Gabon reserve indicated that the two female gorillas, Djalta and Bims, were found dead under mysterious circumstances. Shocked and heartbroken, Tansy and her father grappled with the tragic loss. Further investigation revealed that the perpetrator behind the gorillas' deaths was another member of their own group, a silverback named Bumanga. Tragically scarred by a traumatic past in captivity, Bumanga exhibited violent and unpredictable behavior, leading to the deaths of several other gorillas in the group. The devastating revelation left Tansy and her father torn between seeking justice and preserving the delicate balance of the jungle. They faced the grim dilemma of deciding the fate of Bumanga, contemplating between restraining him or even considering euthanasia to prevent further harm. The tragic events forced a reassessment of the methods and risks involved in reintroducing entire gorilla families into the wild at once. Tansy and Damien grappled with the weight of responsibility, seeking ways to ensure the safety and well-being of these majestic creatures. The Espinal facility pledged to explore new strategies for the gorillas' safety upon their return to the homeland, determined to provide them with the life they deserve while navigating the complexities of wild animal rehabilitation. In the wake of loss and uncertainty, Tansy's story underscored the delicate balance between humanity's efforts to protect wildlife and the harsh realities of nature's unpredictability, leaving an indelible mark on the delicate ecosystem they sought to preserve. Read the full article