Why there may be a silver lining to Ali Bongo's power grab in Gabon: Gabonese President, Ali Bongo Ondimba, wants to be president for life Thorston Wagner/EPADespite Gabon’s vast oil wealth a third of its citizens live on $ 1.25 a day or less. In fact, the country is best known for having had one of the longest serving leaders in modern times outside of a monarch. And now, … [Read more...] about Why there may be a silver lining to Ali Bongo’s power grab in Gabon | The Conversation
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IMF Staff Initiates Discussions with Gabon toward a Possible Financial Arrangement
IMF Staff Initiates Discussions with Gabon toward a Possible Financial Arrangement: Gabon’s medium-term economic prospects remain strong thanks to recent efforts to diversify the economy and attract investment in strategic sectors. Staff encouraged the authorities to continue to pursue this strategy, which would help the economy become more resilient to shocks and less … [Read more...] about IMF Staff Initiates Discussions with Gabon toward a Possible Financial Arrangement
Ashok Warrier concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Gabon
Ashok Warrier concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Gabon: Shri Ashok Warrier, presently Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Gabon, with residence in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo). He is expected to take up his assignment … [Read more...] about Ashok Warrier concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Gabon
Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force
Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force: Gabon's WTO ambassador Marianne Odette Bibalou Bounda submitted her country's instrument of acceptance to WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo on 5 December. On 6 December the Kyrgyz Republic's WTO ambassador Daniiar Mukashev submitted his country's instrument … [Read more...] about Gabon, Kyrgyz Republic ratify Trade Facilitation Agreement; 8 more needed for entry into force
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and the Deposit and Consignments Fund (DCF) of Gabon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a private equity fund for SMEs in Gabon and Central Africa
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and the Deposit and Consignments Fund (DCF) of Gabon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a private equity fund for SMEs in Gabon and Central Africa: Mr. Khaled Al-Aboodi, the CEO of the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (ICD-PS.org), a member of Islamic … [Read more...] about The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and the Deposit and Consignments Fund (DCF) of Gabon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a private equity fund for SMEs in Gabon and Central Africa
