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Gabon maintain unbeaten run with 1-0 win over Tunisia
01/02/2012 - FOOTBALL

Gabon maintain unbeaten run with 1-0 win over Tunisia

Gabon secured the top slot in group C at the African Cup of Nations Tuesday by beating Tunisia 1-0 with a goal by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who scored in his third successive Cup of Nations match.
Morocco face cup 'final' to avoid early knock-out
27/01/2012 - 2012 Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco face cup 'final' to avoid early knock-out

Group C favourites Morocco face a tough task to salvage their Africa Cup of Nations campaign when they face co-hosts Gabon in front of 40,000 home fans in Libreville on Friday. Morocco's coach Eric Gerets said the game will be like a final.
South Sudan: ethnic tensions threaten Africa's newest nation
26/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

South Sudan: ethnic tensions threaten Africa's newest nation

We take a closer look at the violence rocking a newly independent South Sudan. We then drive through the streets of Abidjan as authorities seek to restore order to Ivory Coast. Finally, we get a taste of the atmosphere in Gabon, which is hosting the Africa Cup of Nations for the very first time.
Co-hosts Gabon off to winning start against Niger
24/01/2012 - 2012 Africa Cup of Nations

Co-hosts Gabon off to winning start against Niger

Gabon’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign got off to a winning start on Monday when they defeated tournament newcomers Niger 2-0 in Libreville. St Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubeyang inspired the Panthers to a confidence-boosting first win.
Who will shine at Africa’s biggest football party?
22/01/2012 - AFRICA CUP 2012

Who will shine at Africa’s biggest football party?

On the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations 2012, FRANCE 24 gives you a cheat sheet to the tournament’s four groups and the likely winners of the first round.
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Arab Spring: Sub-Saharan Africa yet to spread its wings
04/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Arab Spring: Sub-Saharan Africa yet to spread its wings

Nearly one year after the beginning of the Arab Spring, Sub-Saharan Africa has yet to follow the revolt of its neighbours to the north. We take a look at what is holding it back. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Joseph Kabila is gearing up for a shot at re-election - we take a closer look at his controversial track record. Finally, we head to Gabon where football fever is everywhere just three months ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.
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NGOs call on French PM to cut ties with Bongo
16/07/2011 - GABON

NGOs call on French PM to cut ties with Bongo

Several Gabonese NGOs and trade unions have urged French Prime Minister Francois Fillon to withdraw support for the country’s leader, Ali Bongo Ondimba (pictured), who won a much-disputed election in 2009 after the death of his father.
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The changing face of Africa's relationship with Gaddafi
16/06/2011 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

The changing face of Africa's relationship with Gaddafi

Libya's Muammar Gaddafi is known as Africa's King of Kings, but his court of African presidents is slowly turning against him. Also, we focus on three other African leaders living in the lap of luxury, despite embezzlement charges against them. Finally, one year after the first Football World Cup in Africa, we find out if the investment paid off.
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Obama urges action on corruption in talks with Bongo
10/06/2011 - DIPLOMACY

Obama urges action on corruption in talks with Bongo

US President Barack Obama met Gabon's President Ali Bongo for talks at the White House on Thursday, urging him to stamp out corruption, reform the judiciary and protect human rights in the west African nation.
Striking union shuts down Gabon oilfields
02/04/2011 - GABON

Striking union shuts down Gabon oilfields

Workers from Gabon’s largest oil union went on strike Friday to push companies to hire more locals, shutting down oilfields in one of sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest petroleum exporters.
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