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BIZARRE: Gabon - What They Never Told You

‘Blatant disregard for rights’: concern grows over Gabon’s social media clampdown

Activists claim use of laws to curtail internet freedoms part of well-documented history of cracking down on dissent

The Guardian - UK

US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants

Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting an antelope species in Africa when the incident occured

The Guardian - US

Hunter becomes the hunted: Five elephants crush 75-year-old millionaire trophy hunter to death during hunt

A 75-year-old American millionaire and trophy hunter, Ernie Dosio, died in Gabon after a sudden encounter with a herd of five elephants. While tracking a rare antelope, Dosio and his guide were charged by the elephants, resulting in Dosio being fatally trampled and his guide seriously injured. This incident highlights…

The Times of India

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Gabon's former prime minister, a critic of the junta, has been arrested

Gabon’s former prime minister and leading opposition figure, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, has been arrested by the country’s security forces, his party announced in a statement on Thursday

The Independent UK

Gabon’s tiny turtles race against extinction as funding for protection dries up

Gabon is intensifying efforts to protect vulnerable sea turtle hatchlings as nesting season peaks between December and March along the country’s Atlantic coast.

Euronews

Gabon blocks social media 'until further notice' as VPN demand soars

Gabon has blocked major social media platforms "until further notice," citing national security. Here is why VPN demand is currently up by 8,000% as residents look to stay connected.

TechRadar

Gabon pulls plug on Facebook and TikTok amid anti-government protests

Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists and a watchdog said, after regulators suspended them over security concerns amid anti-government protests.

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Macron seeks to reset France's Africa policy amid shrinking influence

President Emmanuel Macron has called for a “rebalanced”, “equal-to-equal” partnership between France and African countries, signalling a continued shift away from the military-heavy approach that long defined France’s presence on the continent.

Radio France Internationale

Côte d'Ivoire top African Cup of Nations group, Algeria win again

Reigning champions Côte d'Ivoire pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Gabon 2-3 Côte d’Ivoire: Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – as it happened

The defending champions fought back from 2-0 down to grab a dramatic late win and pip Cameroon to top spot in Group F

The Guardian - UK

African football hit by fresh allegations over general secretary’s Caf conduct

Veron Mosengo-Omba ignored a recommendation that Pierre-Alain Mounguengui was ineligible for election to its powerful executive committee, sources have said

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Gabon vs Mozambique: TV channel and live stream for AFCON today

Both nations chasing first points in Africa Cup of Nations group stage

Evening Standard

Apongo was a rebel leader in Jamaica – a diary entry sheds light on his west African origins

For over three centuries, between 1526 and 1866, at least 10.5 million Africans were forcibly trafficked to the Americas in the transatlantic slave trade. Over half of them (with known places of departure) left from a 3,000km stretch of the west African coast between what are today Senegal and Gabon.

The Conversation

Gabon hit with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang injury blow ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

Veteran striker has picked up an injury while playing for Marseille

Evening Standard

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AFCON 2025 final result as Senegal clinch second title after beating Morocco

Africa Cup of Nations final descends into chaos

The Conversation

Coups in Africa: how democratic failings help shape military takeovers – study

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea and Gabon have all suffered regime change in the last five years, led by men in military uniform.

The Independent UK

Is Nigeria vs DR Congo on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup play-off

Nigeria defeated Gabon while DR Congo shocked Cameroon to set up the CAF play-off final

Evening Standard

Victor Osimhen reveals key message to Nigeria team-mates before extra-time goals as World Cup dream lives on

Super Eagles talisman responded to horror late miss against Gabon with decisive brace in play-off semi-final thriller

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Nigeria and DRC to face off in African final for World Cup play-off gala

Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo will meet in the final on Sunday for a place at next year's intercontinental play-off for berths at the World Cup after wins on Thursday night over Gabon and Cameroon respectively.

Evening Standard

Nigeria: Wilfred Ndidi faces World Cup play-off final ban amid Victor Osimhen suspension risk

Osimhen and seven other Nigeria players are a booking away from missing a potential inter-confederation play-off clash

Evening Standard

Who Nigeria will face in World Cup play-off final as opponents revealed

The Super Eagles can still reach next summer’s finals after overcoming Gabon

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How to watch Cameroon vs DR Congo: Free live streams for World Cup qualifier semi-final

Nigeria or Gabon lie in wait for the winners – here's how to watch Cameroon vs DR Congo online, on TV, and from anywhere today.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch Nigeria vs Gabon on FIFA+ — it's *FREE*

Nigeria and Gabon face off with a spot in the final and a place in the 2026 World Cup up for grabs. Here's how to watch as Victor Osimhen and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang in the CAF Qualifiers.

Evening Standard

Nigeria vs Gabon LIVE: World Cup play-off result, latest updates and reaction after Osimhen brace

Super Eagles overcome tough test as they continue bid to reach World Cup

International Business Times

Nigeria's World Cup Dreams in Jeopardy as Players Boycott Training Over Unpaid Bonuses

Nigeria's World Cup hopes hang in the balance as players boycott training over unpaid bonuses just days before their decisive clash with Gabon.

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