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View Timeline →Five Missing After Offshore Drilling Platform Sinks Off Gabon
A massive offshore drilling platform sank off Gabon's southern coast, resulting in five people missing. This incident involves the oil and gas sector, which is…
Botanists Explore Gabon's Rainforests to Preserve Biodiversity
Botanists in Gabon, led by Archange Boupoya, are discovering new plant species in the country's rainforests, emphasizing the need for cataloging this biodiversity to ensure…
A Drilling Rig with 115 Personnel Sank off the Coast of Gabon
The drilling rig 'Prospector 5' owned by Bour Drilling sank off the coast of Gabon while preparing for operations, involving 115 personnel. This incident raises…
Satellite Monitoring Could Combat Illegal Fishing in African Waters
In July 2026, a patrol boat in Gabon intercepted three illegal trawlers operating in a protected marine reserve, highlighting the issue of illegal fishing in…
Aubameyang Resigns from Gabon National Team Amid Treatment Concerns
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his resignation from the Gabon national team, citing mistreatment related to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This decision highlights issues…
Gabon Imposes Indefinite Social Media Blackout Amid Stability Concerns
Gabonese authorities have suspended Facebook and TikTok indefinitely, citing concerns over social cohesion and national stability. This action reflects a broader trend of governments controlling…
Military Coup in Gabon; Ali Bongo Under House Arrest
A military coup in Gabon has resulted in the ousting of President Ali Bongo, who has been placed under house arrest. The coup follows a…
The Secret of Nasser Malek-Motiei's Decades of Popularity
Nasser Malek-Motiei, a legendary actor of pre-revolutionary Iranian cinema, passed away recently, sparking renewed interest in his contributions to the film industry. His portrayal of…
One Thousand People Arrested in Post-Election Riots in Gabon
Following the announcement of Ali Bongo's narrow victory in Gabon's presidential election, widespread protests erupted, leading to the arrest of around 1,000 people. The unrest…
Chinese President's Visit to Cairo - January 29, 2004
Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Cairo for a four-day visit, welcomed by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. His visit includes discussions on purchasing Airbus jets…
Gersinho to Become Head Coach of Gabon's National Football Team
Gersinho, a former Brazilian football player, has been appointed as the head coach of Gabon's national football team. He will lead the team in an…
New Malaria Treatment Drug Shows Promising Results
German scientists have developed a new malaria treatment drug called Fosmidomycin, which has shown promising results in clinical trials in Gabon. The drug demonstrated significant…
Colin Powell's Visit to Angola and Gabon - 2002-09-05
Colin Powell is visiting Angola and Gabon to discuss peace efforts and environmental protection. He met with leaders from both countries to address these issues.…
U.S. Delegation at the Earth Conference in Johannesburg - 2002-08-20
President Bush announced that Secretary of State Colin Powell will head the U.S. delegation at the upcoming Earth Conference in Johannesburg. The conference aims to…
Second Round of Talks Between Two Rivals Begins in Madagascar
Marc Ravalomanana and Didier Ratsiraka are engaging in a second round of talks in Senegal to address the political crisis in Madagascar. Both leaders claim…