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Gabon considers cement factory and 500 homes with China

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Gabon is considering building a cement factory in the Neuf Provinces area over a two-year period, as well as 500 homes, according to the Gabonese Presidency. The project was discussed on 14 October at a meeting between President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and China’s ambassador, Zhou Ping, ahead of a state visit to China scheduled for 3 to 8 November 2026.

Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema discussed plans with China’s ambassador to establish a cement factory in the Neuf Provinces area and build 500 homes, according to Infos Gabon. He received the diplomat on 14 October.

The projects are being considered ahead of Oligui Nguema’s state visit to Beijing, scheduled for 3 to 8 November 2026. The cement factory could strengthen local production of materials for construction projects in the country.

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