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Gabon details compensation before road demolitions in Libreville

By , based on L’Union

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The Gabonese government has detailed the demolitions, compensation and rehousing measures linked to the widening of two roads in Greater Libreville. The clearance of the sites is due to begin on 4 November, after earthworks began on 31 October, according to ministers meeting in Libreville.

The Gabonese government specified on Friday 30 October, in Libreville, the compensation and accompanying measures planned before homes located on the sites of future roads are demolished, reports L’Union. The clearance operations are due to begin on 4 November.

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