By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Gabonactu
A BW Energy oil platform has sunk off the coast of Gabon, in the area of its exploration activities. The incident notably concerns the Niosi and Guduma licences, according to Gabonactu.
Gabon’s Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, launched activities for the 43rd anniversary of the Economic Community of Central African States in Libreville on 19 October 2026. The ceremony marked the anniversary, according to Gabonactu.
🇬🇦 Gabon · Source: Gabonactu ·
Gabon’s Ministry of Mines has withdrawn dozens of exploration and operating permits after finding that their holders were failing to comply with sector rules. The permits concerned cover eight provinces and belong in particular to Abice Mining Gabon, Gabon Gold Mining and SMO, according to the ministerial statement published on 19 October.
🇬🇦 Gabon · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
CAF has moved the Lesotho-Gabon match in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers to Polokwane, South Africa, where it is scheduled for 17 November at 3pm local time. Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein was deemed non-compliant, particularly over lighting, changing rooms and security, according to Gabonclic.
🇬🇦 Gabon · Source: Gabonclic ·
Oil operator BW Energy has secured 122 billion CFA francs to finance the development of the Bourdon field in Gabon and is targeting production of 100,000 barrels per day. The company details the operation and its production targets, according to Directinfosgabon.
🇬🇦 Gabon · Source: Directinfosgabon ·
Gabon restores social media and imposes identificationThe Gabonese government restored access to social media after an eight-month suspension. Since October, formal identification has been mandatory for all Gabonese users, ending online anonymity, reports Le Monde.
São Tomé and Príncipe promotes longline fishingA three-month responsible fishing project is encouraging São Tomé and Príncipe’s fishermen to adopt longline fishing, a more selective technique than small-mesh nets. The Oikos, Marapa and Tatô programme associations have trained several communities and presented a manual on sustainable practices, reports Telanon.The week in Africa
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