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Five things to know for Africa Climate Week

Facing deadly drought and historic floods, African leaders will voice calls for urgent action at the Gabon meeting.

Al Jazeera

India-Africa partnership gets a boost with investment conclave

A number of African leaders was in New Delhi for a key investment meeting this summer that brought together 40 ministers from 17 countries including Burkina Faso, Congo, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon and Malawi among others.

Radio France Internationale

The Gabon woman who went from teacher to bamboo bike maker

Walking for miles to get to school put huge strain on her pupils – particularly the women – so Grace Mabika decided to make pedal power accessible for all

The Guardian - UK

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Chelsea close to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'green light' after what has happened in Barcelona

The Gabon international seems to be Thomas Tuchel's first choice to strengthen the Blues attack which is about to lose a key member

Football London

France charges five more members of Gabon ruling dynasty in 85m euro fraud case

France has charged five more children of former Gabonese president Omar Bongo in a long-running inquiry into the financing of the late president's real estate empire, said to be worth 85 million euros.

Radio France Internationale

Siblings locked in bitter court battle for despot dad's fortune - 13 years after he died

Omar Bongo died back in June, 2009, but two of his daughter's are locked in a bitter court battle over the fortune he left behind with one claiming the more than 30 siblings have been fleeced out of their money

Daily Mirror

Ex-Gabon oil firm chief gets 12-year jail sentence for corruption

Allegations of rampant corruption in the extractive sector in Gabon often involve top public officials.

Al Jazeera

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Gabon and Togo Commonwealth entry is latest dent to French influence

The Anglophone pivot comes on the back of successive coups in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso to dump pro-French leaders.

Al Jazeera

Commonwealth ends summit with call for action on climate change and trade

The Commonwealth extends membership to two African nations at a meeting attended by Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.

ABC News

Gabon and Togo admitted into Commonwealth group of nations

The African nations of Gabon and Togo have been admitted into the Commonwealth group of nations

The Independent UK

UK's Johnson defends migrant deal on Rwanda visit

In tonight's edition: In Kigali, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defends his controversial deal to expel migrants to Rwanda, telling critics to "keep an open mind". Also, while most members of the Commonwealth are former British colonies, Gabon and Togo are expected to become the latest nations to join the…

France 24

India committed to be Gabon's reliable partner, says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Libreville on the first leg of his three-nation tour of Gabon, Senegal and Qatar

The Hindu

Gabon releases Aubameyang’s letter announcing his international retirement

Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wrote to the Gabon federation that he was retiring from international football after 13 years of representing his country

The Hindu

Gabon star Aubameyang retires from international football

Madrid (AFP) - Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has retired from international football, his country's federation has confirmed.

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Daily Mirror

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang releases statement announcing international retirement

Former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was forced to miss Gabon's African Cup of Nations through medical issues and has now confirmed his retirement from international football

The Guardian - UK

Fifa opens proceedings against four coaches in Gabon sexual abuse inquiry

Fifa’s independent ethics committee has opened formal proceedings against Patrick Assoumou Eyi, Serge Mombo and two other coaches as part of its investigation into allegations of sexual abuse in Gabon

The Guardian - UK

Gabonese FA president charged in connection with investigation into alleged sexual abuse

Pierre-Alain Mounguengui has been charged in connection with the investigation into allegations of widespread sexual abuse in Gabon

Radio France Internationale

France files graft charges against children of late Gabonese leader Omar Bongo

Four children of Gabon's late president Omar Bongo have been charged in France with embezzlement and corruption, a source familiar with the case said on Thursday.

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Gabon counts on visitors to help preserve great apes

Loango National Park (Gabon) (AFP) - Around a bend on a narrow trail that runs deep into the forest of Gabon's Loango national park, Kamaya comes into view.The huge silverback gorilla coolly watches visitors arrive, then goes back to his meal.

The Guardian - UK

‘Explaining this is not easy’: how sexual abuse allegations rocked football in Gabon

More than 30 players allege they have been victims of sexual abuse in Gabon’s football system since the early 1990s

Asharq Al-Awsat

African Mask Auctioned for $3.4 Million

A carved mask from Central Africa, dating to the 19th century, was sold in France for 4.2 million euros ($4.6 million) on Saturday, despite Gabonese protests in the auction house calling for the item's "recovery", reported Agence France Press (AFP).

The Guardian - UK

Concern grows over investigation into alleged sexual abuse in Gabonese football

The international players union has expressed ‘deep concerns’ over the handling of the investigation into widespread sexual abuse in Gabon

Radio France Internationale

Rare Fang mask sold for €4.2 million in France despite protest

A carved mask from Central Africa, dating from the 19th century, was sold in France for 4.2 million euros on Saturday, despite Gabonese protesters in the auction house calling for the item's "restitution".

Football London

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang makes Mikel Arteta and Xavi comparison as he assesses Barcelona boss

Arsenal News: The Gabon striker has easily settled into his new surroundings but the Gunners are doing well without him

The Conversation

A first for large African mammals: DNA used to count Gabon's endangered forest elephants

Across the African continent the populations of both species of African elephants – forest and savanna – have been declining due to habitat loss, poaching and human-wildlife conflict.

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