Gabon

  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has just revealed its last ranking of the most developed African countries according to its ITC Development Index (IDI). The latter that combines 11 index into a single reference measure serving to watch over and compare the evolution of ICTS worldwide, place Maurice in …

The second edition of the Marathon of Gabon was the opportunity for President Ali Bongo to get closer to his people this weekend. In sports gear, the president attended the competition that got the coronation of Wosen Zekele, winner of 42 kilometers and 195 meters in 2h2min04s. For President Ali …

Africa Top Success launches the first edition of Africa Top Success Awards. The event distinguishes the personalities whose achievements during the year 2014 participated in the development of Africa and in the improvement of its image on the international level. For this first edition of Africa Top Success Awards, the …

  Present at the fair organized in the Village of the Francophony, NETYX the promoter of the « calculator 28 » intends to show his contraception to the whole world. Available in two versions, the calculator 28 (C28) is « an innovative, reliable, universal and easy for use that allows to calculate and …

The efforts regarding environmental protection made by the President of Republic of Gabon, Ali Bongo, were rewarded in England during the edition 2014 of Green Ribbon Political Awards. The Gabonese president was rewarded in the category « Best international environmental action » and is listed among prize-winners of this edition beside of …

The final of the first edition of Grand Prix of Excellence will be held in Libreville (Gabon) on 29th November 2014. In order to optimize chances of 30 nominees in « Hope » category, the steering committee initiated on 21st and 22nd November, a coaching centered on public speaking. The beneficiaries of …

Pulchérie Nzé Nzoughé gave up the 69th edition of the beauty competition, « Miss World » that will be held on 14th December 2014 in Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London (United Kingdom). In a press conference on Monday, 10th November 2014, « Défis de femmes » (Women challenges) association, initiator of « Miss Gabon », …

Very few Gabonese know the existence of Aston Martin Lagonda, the luxury car that was a part of the private collection of the former president, Omar Bongo. The car is a part of 700 collections that are for sale from 9th to 11th November 2014 at the 36th international old …

The Gabonese Head of State intends to boost public health policy in his country. At the end of a presidential Council on health last Wednesday in Libreville, Ali Bongo called up for a « reform » in the sector. He concretely wants to create in his country a « really successful health system ». …

The Gabonese Prime Minister, Daniel Ona Ondo, is very latest promoted by OIPA / CAMES. He was raised last 27th October to the rank of Commander in the International Order. The Head of government was decorated at the end works of the Council of Ministers of African and Malagasy Council …

On working visit in Dakar (Senegal), the Gabonese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet signed with his Senegalese counterpart, an agreement concerning the abolition of visa between personalities of both countries holders of service, diplomatic or official travel documents. This measure strengthens friendship and cooperation relations linking both countries. …

The last edition of New York Forum Africa held in Gabon bear fruit. According to the on-line newspaper Gabonreview.com, the mobile telephony company, Airtel Gabon and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) ratified in Paris, an agreement concerning the training of 5000 young Gabonese in the sector …

Africa Top Success reported it that digital economy occupies an important place in « Emergent Gabon » project for the Gabonese president, Ali Bongo. Since 10th October, Gabon has operated a small revolution by becoming the first country of Central Africa moving to 4G thanks to the telephony operator, Gabon Telecom. Since …

Gabon, as several countries of Central Africa, invests in telecommunications. For these countries, digital economy remains a determining factor for their development. During the « TransformAfrica » Summit held in Kigali (Rwanda) in 2013, the Gabonese president, Ali Bongo indicated that Gabon will participate in the project of Central African countries connecting …

The adoption of a sub-regional bank card is henceforth part of priorities of the governor for the Bank of Central African States, Lucas Abaga Nchama. During the Gimac general assembly, he reaffirmed his desire to realize this project before the end of his mandate. « We would like it becomes the …

Taking the floor last Thursday in Rabat in the opening of the Morocco-Gabon first Forum for employment, the Gabonese Minister for Labor, Employment and Vocational training, Simon Ntoutoume Emane (photo), indicated that his country and Morocco are thus in the avant-garde of the fight against unemployment in order to promote …

The United Nations summit on climate change held on 23rd September 2014 in New York, was the opportunity for the Gabonese president, Ali Bongo to announce the organization on 18th and 19th March 2015 of a meeting of the African decision-makers in order to think about the matter of the …

In June 2014, the first Moroccac lady, Lalla Salma launched with her counterpart from Gabon, « Fight against cancer », a prevention and treatment campaign against identified cancers. Three months later, both ladies announced the building of a reception center for people victims of cancer. The building works of « La Maison d’Alice » …

The president of Republic of Gabon Ali Bongo proceeded a few hours ago to the launching of the « Grand Prix of excellence » organized in partnership with the Junior Achievement local subsidiary. The Prize is opened to the accomplished entrepreneurs and to the young project leaders. It is divided in categories …

The Gabonese researcher, Donatien Mavoungou, is about to discover the first vaccine against the AIDS virus. The professor in chemistry worked out IMMUNOREX TM which test results are rather promising for the moment. During his passage on 16th June 2014 in Libreville (Gabon), Pr Donatien Mavoungou and his colleagues presented …

Sucaf Gabon is aiming high. The Gabonese company specialized in the sugar canes plantation and exploitation and which also operates in the production and marketing of sugar plans a production of 270 000 tons of sugar canes for the current year. Once this new objective reached, will beat the record …

It is important to regularly consult the balance of one’s bank account in order to always arrange necessary cash flow and avoid slipping into the red.   Today, it is henceforth possible in Africa to manage on-line the most common bank transactions from a smartphone or a tablet, this, thanks …

The development of Africa passes by its investment in the new technologies. The French-Togolese businessman, JX Paulin, the promoter of MYSIMAX is conscious of that. He puts his skills acquired in this sector after almost two decades in China at the service of the African continent. His structure offers scholarships …

The first edition of the « Samba professionals » came to an end in Libreville (Gabon) this weekend after 5 days of training and exchanges with professionals of communication and business world. The participants got six modules presented by leading personalities of the continent as the former chairman of OM, Pape Diouf, …

Two cities of Gabon (Libreville and Lambaréné) are celebrating from 17th to 20th July 2014 the very first edition of the »Sourd métrage » festival (festival short films by Deaf persons). Placed under the theme « deaf persons at the heart of the city« , the event aims at promoting productions by deaf persons …

Within the framework of the 3rd edition of the New York Forum Africa, the Junior Achievement association launched the « Grand Prix of excellence » for promoting the creation and economic innovation. So, under the leadership of the Gabonese Head of State, the local subsidiary of « Junior Achievement Worldwide » will reward, in …

The American humanitarian organization, International Consulting Aid Network (ICAN) proceeded on 1st July to the launching of the 1st edition of the « International Prize of medias« . According to organizers, the idea is to encourage the professionals of media to better popularize activities of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) working in the field …

After Alassane Ouattara in 2013, it is the turn of the Togolese head of State, Faure Gnassingbé, to have the honor to sponsor about sixty African officers at the end of training last Thursday in Libreville (Gabon) The ceremony took place at the School of the General staff in the …

Archive   For Sylvia Bongo, « all women are equal« . This creed of the chairwoman of the eponym foundation justifies her actions by the side of the Gabonese women. The first lady of Gabon has started since Wednesday, 11th June, a new tour (deep Gabon) inside the country with for « the …

Germaine Acogny, the famous figure of African dance will support the 8th edition of the Akini dance festival in Loubou planned from 5th to 7th June 2014 in Libreville (Gabon). Dancers coming from about ten African countries and Europe are expected on this cultural meeting that joins the framework of …