Press Releases

IMF Staff Completes Staff Visit to Gabon

Initial signs of economic recovery noted, but Gabon’s short-term outlook remains difficult. Arrears remain a drag on economic activity. Government expressed commitment to a rapid solution. Decisive Implementation will be key to ensure the success...

U.S., Gabonese Military Surgical Teams Partner During Training Exercise

By Army Staff Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti U.S. Army Africa LIBREVILLE, Gabon, June 28, 2017 — Performing surgery is inarguably a complicated and intricate task. However, regardless of location, the basic steps are the same. Three surgical professionals...

IMF Executive Board Approves US$642 Million Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Gabon

On June 19, 2017, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a three-year extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Gabon for SDR 464.4 million (about US$642 million), or 215 percent of Gabon’s quota, in support of the...

IMF Staff Completes Staff Visit to Gabon

August 2, 2017 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...

IMF Staff Initiates Discussions with Gabon toward a Possible Financial Arrangement

Gabon’s medium-term economic prospects remain strong thanks to recent efforts to diversify the economy and attract investment in strategic sectors. Staff encouraged the authorities to continue to pursue this strategy, which would help the economy...

Ashok Warrier concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Gabon

Shri Ashok Warrier, presently Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Gabon, with residence in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo). He is expected...

IMF Staff Initiates Discussions with Gabon toward a Possible Financial Arrangement

February 28, 2017 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent...

Policy debates on structural transformation billed for Gabon and Congo

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is organising a twin set of policy debates to begin mapping out pathways for structural transformation in Central Africa, notably in Gabon (8 December 2016 at Radisson Blu Hotel in Libreville) and in the...

Gabon: 2012 Article IV Consultation

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the situation in the Gabonese Republic

As the Constitutional Court of the Gabonese Republic prepares to make its ruling on the disputes emanating from the presidential election of 27 August 2016, the Secretary-General calls on the authorities, including the security agencies, to fully...

Capacity Building Program for Officials of the Investment Promotion National Agency – ‘ANPI-Gabon’, Tunis (5th to 16th December 2016)

Within the framework of the institutional support offered by the Arab Bank for the Development of Africa "BADEA", the Tunisian Foreign Investment Promotion Agency "FIPA-Tunisia" (www.InvestInTunisia.tn) and the Tunisian Agency for Technical...

ReconAfrica Announces Closing of C$19 Million Underwritten Offering, Including the Full Exercise of the Over-Allotment Option

**NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES** CALGARY, Alberta, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX:...

Africa Regional Media Hub | Election Results in Gabon

[Excerpted] QUESTION: Yeah. So yesterday you expressed concern for the results of the vote in Gabon. Since you expressed concern, the parliament has burned down, there’s been 1,000 arrests, opposition headquarters has been raided, and Ban Ki-moon...

Africa Regional Media Hub | United States Supports Proposed AU Mission to Gabon, Continues to Call for Calm

The United States remains concerned about the tense political situation in Gabon. We continue to call on all parties and their supporters to refrain from violence, inflammatory language, and aggression against all people living in Gabon,...

Africa Regional Media Hub | Concern Regarding Election in Gabon

The United States is deeply concerned regarding unfolding events in Gabon. We take note of the results released by the electoral commission and urge all sides to temper their rhetoric and encourage their supporters to remain calm. We also urge all...

Press Release on the Situation in Gabon

On the night of August 31 and into the early hours of September 1, following the announcement of incumbent President Ali Bongo Ondimba’s victory in the presidential election, supporters of the opposition candidate clashed with law enforcement in...

VAALCO Energy Announces Closing of Acquisition of Additional Working Interest in the Etame Marin Permit Offshore Gabon

Workovers on Avouma Platform Now Underway HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) today announced that it has closed on the purchase of an additional 3.23% participating interest (2.98% working interest) in the...

Statement by Brian Olley, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Gabon

“The UK is concerned by the current political crisis in Gabon arising from Saturday’s disputed presidential election, and by the violence that has occurred since the results were announced. The UK calls on all parties to act responsibly and with...

Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson on Outbreaks of Violence in Gabon

A Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson issued the following statement today (1 September) on the outbreaks of violence in Gabon: We strongly condemn last night’s violent clashes in Libreville, which resulted in fatalities and injuries, following...

Africa: Gabonese National Day

On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of the Gabonese Republic as you celebrate the 56th anniversary of your nation’s independence on August 17. The United States applauds your commitment to conducting...