Tag:Gabon

Health

Gabon, Jamaica, Sri Lanka unite to fight hazardous skin lightening products

The governments of Gabon, Jamaica and Sri Lanka have joined forces to fight back against damaging beauty practices, launching a joint $14 million project...

Michael Simire - February 23, 2023

Climate Change

Africa Climate Week 2022 set to harness opportunities for climate action ahead of COP27

Africa Climate Week (ACW) 2022 kicked off on Monday, August 29, 2022, in Libreville, Gabon, by convening Ministers from across the continent to discuss...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2022

Cover

Can Africa be a continent of solutions to the climate crisis?

As senior government officials and non-state actors prepare for 2022 Africa Climate Week holding in Libreville, Gabon from August 29 to September 2, Ibrahim...

Michael Simire - August 22, 2022

Cover

Libreville hosts Central Africa regional caucus of UCLG Africa

From October 25 to 26, 2021, the pan-African organization, United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa), is holding its regional caucus for...

Michael Simire - October 21, 2021

Conservation

Gabon creates 20 marine protected areas

President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon announced on Monday, June 5, 2017 in a speech delivered at the United Nations headquarters that his government...

admin - June 8, 2017

Conservation

Greenpeace wants Congo forest initiative backed by meaningful action

The decision of six Congo Basin countries to work with donors to protect their forests is a positive step, but will only be as...

admin - October 1, 2015

Human Settlement

Evicted Nigerian fishermen evacuated from Gabon

The Federal Government on Sunday evacuated 215 stranded Nigerian fishermen from the Republic of Gabon back home. Spokesperson of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA),...

Michael Simire - October 22, 2012