By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Infos Gabon
The Gabonese Socialist Democratic Front, led by Anges Kevin Nzigou, is holding consultations in Addis Ababa to support Libreville’s bid to host the African Union summit in 2027. The advocacy was notably presented to Pan-African Parliament President Fateh Boutbig, according to Infos Gabon.
The Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG) plans to hold its 13th congress on 27 November, despite opposition from former president Ali Bongo Ondimba, now in exile. The date lays bare divisions within the former ruling party, according to Jeune Afrique.
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Gabonese MP Léandre Thomas Anoue Tourou Kiki, a member of the Gabonese Democratic Party, died on 10 November aged 60 during an Air France flight from Libreville to Paris. He was travelling to France for medical treatment, according to his family, while the party and National Assembly paid tribute to him.
🇬🇦 Gabon · Source: L’Union ·
The Stabilisation and Equalisation Fund (CAISTAB) is presenting Gabonese coffee and cocoa at the ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai, from 5 to 10 November 2026. According to Infos Gabon, the aim is to attract Chinese industrial partners and speed up local processing of these products.
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The municipality of Libreville has presented e-Taxe municipale, a platform designed to digitise the declaration and payment of municipal taxes and fees. Initially launched on 12 June, it is 95% operational, according to the city council, which aims to simplify procedures for taxpayers and businesses, Infos Gabon reports.
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Okala building markings precede road worksGabonese authorities have begun marking homes, shops and banking establishments affected by the widening of the road linking Cité des Ailes to the former Okala dispensary. The operation prepares for the release of the land needed for road works, according to Infos Gabon.
DR Congo’s Sacred Union says way open to new ConstitutionSacred Union permanent secretary André Mbata said on 11 November 2026 that the law on organising a referendum opens the way to a new Constitution in DR Congo, without making it mandatory. The MP praised Félix Tshisekedi for this framework, which he said allows the people to decide directly on major national issues, according to Kivu Morning Post.The week in Africa
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