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Critics quiet as Gabon to vote on junta-backed constitution
Modern Ghana
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Two days ahead of a referendum on a new constitution, Gabon's cities are adorned with signs urging citizens to vote "yes" while opponents of the junta-drafted law struggle to make themselves heard. The vote is a key step toward the return of...
COP29 Travel Carbon Calculator
UCL
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November 8, 2024
There is no escaping the concrete fact that the journey with the lowest carbon footprint is no journey at all. The footprint of ‘digital delegation’, experiencing the conference online, is less than 1% of that of even the most efficient travel to...
Coach Thierry Mouyouma of Gabon after his side's match against Gambia, on June 11, 2024
Sports Mole
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Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Gambia and Comoros, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. The penultimate game in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will see Gambia take on...
Nigeria rejected US push to accept Venezuelan deportees — Tuggar
Punch
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July 10, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Yusuf Tuggar, has said the United States is mounting pressure on African countries to accept Venezuelan deportees, stating that it would be difficult for Nigeria to do. The minister also clarified that the...
Nigeria placed 3rd in Africa for highest Air Ticket charges in 2024 – New Report
Nairametrics
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July 6, 2025
Passengers departing from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Benin paid some of the highest air ticket taxes and charges in Africa in 2024, placing West Africa at the top of the continent’s air travel cost rankings. Sierra Leone ranked first for regional...
Schengen Travel Insurance: Your Guide to Choosing a Visa-Approved Policy
Schengen Visa Info
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October 26, 2024
Despite recent changes in Schengen visa fees, applicants must remember that travel insurance is still a mandatory requirement when applying for a Schengen visa. According to Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament, Schengen travel...
New Gabon constitution has national holiday to mark Bongo’s downfall
Joy FM
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October 23, 2024
A new Gabonese constitution proposed by the ruling junta calls for a national holiday to celebrate the downfall of the country’s Bongo dynasty, media reported Tuesday. The transitional government published the text on Monday after it was passed by...
New Gabon constitution to mark fall of ousted president
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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October 22, 2024
A new Gabonese constitution proposed by the ruling junta calls for a national holiday to celebrate the downfall of the country’s Bongo dynasty, media reported Tuesday. The transitional government published the text on Monday after it was passed by...
Boakai Seeks Investment Opportunities at U.S. Summit
Liberian Observer
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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is seeking to attract increased American investment in Liberia's abundant mineral resource sector, urging U. S. President Donald Trump to look Liberia’s way when it comes to investment. During a luncheon hosted by...
Mauritania’s president to attend Trump’s Africa mini-summit with Sahara diplomacy in view
Hespress
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July 6, 2025
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani will travel to Washington next Tuesday to take part in a mini-summit hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 9 at the White House. The meeting will bring together leaders from...
Africa’s least visited country draws only 6,000 tourists annually despite rich attractions
Business Day
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October 12, 2024
Equatorial Guinea, a small country located on the west coast of Central Africa, attracts just 6,000 tourists annually, according to World Bank data, making it the least visited country in Africa. Despite its natural attractions, which include...
U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Retires Early, Calls It “a Personal Choice,” Denies U.S. Pressure on Deportees
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
Mark Toner, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, retires early citing “a personal choice” Toner also denies U.S. news media that the reason for President Trump’s meeting with President Boakai and four African leaders was to pressure them to take third...
Nigeria can't take Venezuelan deportees from US, minister says
BBC
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Yūsuf Akínpẹ̀lú & Natasha BootyBBC News, Lagos & London ShareSave "We already have over 230 million people," says Yusuf Tuggar Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees or third-country prisoners...
Africa's least visited country is home to rare wildlife and pristine beaches
The Mirror US
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October 8, 2024
The Republic of Equatorial Guinea could be Africa's hidden gem. This tiny country has pristine tropical beaches, lush rainforests, breathtaking waterfalls, rare wildlife, reliably warm weather - and a unique, fascinating culture. The country...
Africa's 'deserted' tropical paradise with a dark side, tourists urged to exercise caution
Irish Star
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October 8, 2024
The Republic of Equatorial Guinea could be Africa's undiscovered treasure, as it is the least-visited part of the continent by far. This petite nation boasts untouched tropical beaches, verdant rainforests, stunning waterfalls, rare wildlife,...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon during the 2026 FIFA World Cup match with Gambia on June 11, 2024
Sports Mole
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Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Gabon and Lesotho, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Gabon will host Lesotho at Stade de Franceville (new) in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...
Nigeria has ‘enough problems’ and can’t take deportees from US, minister says
Capital FM Kenya
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July 11, 2025
Nigeria’s foreign minister says the country will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees from the US, following visa curbs and threats of tariff hikes. Yusuf Tuggar told privately-owned Channels TV that...
United States (U.S.) Chamber of Commerce Hosts the Transitional President of Gabon Brice Oligui Nguema, Announces New U.S.-Gabon Investment Deals
The Sunday News
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October 4, 2024
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted the Transitional President of Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema for a business roundtable and the formal signing of 6 Memorandums of Understanding between U.S. companies and the Gabonese government that...
How The Galapagos Have Become A Model For Sustainable Tourism
Worldcrunch
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October 4, 2024
PUERTO AYORA — Who hasn't dreamt of one day visiting the Galapagos Islands to discover one of the world’s most beautiful nature reserves, to swim with sea lions and turtles in crystal clear waters, and to sail among mostly uninhabited volcanic...
Salt: Dreams Beyond Botswana inspired by local tourism sites
MMEGI
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October 5, 2024
It was hosted by renowned Jamaican-born American artist, Yrneh Gabon, in collaboration with a local folklore poet, Moroka Moreri. The event was an infusion of art exhibition and music. Gabon, who is the 2024 US Fulbright Research and Arts Scholar,...