by afrikanfrontier | Sep 20, 2023 | News, Politics
Noureddin Bongo Valentin, the son of former Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, along with several members of the ousted president’s cabinet, has been arrested, charged with “high treason,” and accused of “active corruption,” as...
by afrikanfrontier | Sep 6, 2023 | News, Politics
When Emmanuel Macron assumed office in 2017, he raised hopes by pledging to reset France’s relations with Africa, putting an end to the infamous Françafrique system that symbolised the country’s post-colonial political and economic influence across the...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 30, 2023 | News, Politics
In a dramatic turn of events, photos and videos have emerged online and on social media showing jubilant crowds cheering as soldiers pass through the streets of Gabon’s capital, Libreville. The scenes come just hours after military officers declared the...
by afrikanfrontier | Jul 11, 2023 | News, Politics
In a significant political development, Gabonese President Ali Bongo has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming August 26 elections, aiming to extend his family’s long-standing rule over the oil-rich central African nation. Bongo made the...
by afrikanfrontier | Jan 9, 2023 | News, Politics
Foreign Minister Qin Gang has arrived in Africa for his first official visit, marking a new chapter in China’s relations with the continent. Qin will visit Ethiopia, Gabon, Angola, Benin and Egypt and hold talks with his counterparts and other leaders on a range...
