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Anthony Obame: the Quiet Strength of the Gabonese Taekwondo

First Olympic medallist in Gabon's history, world champion in 2013, double African champion and triple qualified at the Olympic Games, Anthony Obame is a true example of perseverance and discipline. Behind the fighter is a national symbol. His trajectory from Libreville to the world's major events is both a story of raw talent and resilience. Portrait. London, August 11, 2012. On the tatami, a colossus dressed in Gabon's white dobok bows down wi…Olympics · Libreville Read Article

POZI secures €650K in Gabon’s first VC deal - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

Gabonese telematics and fleet management startup POZI has secured €650,000 (approximately US$755,000) in funding, marking a historic milestone as the first tech startup from Gabon to attract international venture capital investment. The round was led by Saviu Ventures, with participation from Emsy Capital and advisory support from Chazai Wamba, signaling growing investor confidence in Central Africa’s emerging tech ecosystem. Founded in 2020 in …Startups · Libreville See the Story

Unpaid Bonuses, Boycotted Training, Aubameyang Suspended: Gabon in Turmoil Before Playing Its World Cup Qualification

Due to unpaid bonuses after Gabon qualified for CAN 2025, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's team-mates refused to train before their capital game against Burundi (on Tuesday at 9 p.m.), which could qualify the country for the 2026 World Cup.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang · France See the Story

Gabon: Road to 2026 - Gabon Gets Four Goals and Red Card, Benin, Nigeria Snatch Key Win

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Plenty of action in the African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, with Gabon's star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who scored four goals against Gambia. Group C leaders Benin won 1-0 in Rwanda to go two points clear of South Africa, who could only draw 0-0 with Zimbabwe. Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1 to move within three points of Benin.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang · Libreville See the Story

Aubameyang Maintains Hope for Gabon, Senegal Approaches the World

Emotional lift! Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup continues this Thursday, with a first salve of...World Cup · Libreville Read Article

POZI Raises USD 755 K Seed Round, Gabon’s First International VC Tech Deal

POZI, a Gabonese fleet management startup founded in 2020 by Loïc Kapitho and Thomas Leluc, has raised EUR 650 K (~USD 755 K) in seed funding, reportedly the first international VC-backed deal for a Gabonese tech company. The round was led by Saviu Ventures, with participation from EMSY CAPITAL and angel investor Chazai Wamba. The raise is a milestone for Gabon’s nascent startup scene, which, like the broader Central African ecosystem, has histo…Libreville · Libreville Read Article

Five African Nations Battle for Final Play-Off Spots as World Cup Qualifiers Near Conclusion - TV360 Nigeria

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series winds down in the African zone, five nations — Gabon, Madagascar, Congo, Burkina Faso, and South Africa — are locked in a tense race for the four available play-off spots. Nine teams will automatically qualify for the World Cup, while four of the best runners-up will advance to an intercontinental play-off to determine the final African representative. Gabon (Group F – 19 points)Trailing group leaders…World Cup · Libreville Read Article

NewSpace Africa Conference 2026 Heads to Gabon, Spotlighting Inclusive Growth in Africa’s Space Sector

Space in Africa, in partnership with the African Space Agency and Gabon’s Agence Gabonaise d’Etudes et d’Observations Spatiales (AGEOS), will host the 2026 edition of the NewSpace Africa Conference in Libreville, under the patronage of the Presidency of Gabon and the Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and Innovation (MENDI). Why it matters Themed “Inclusive Growth: […] The post NewSpace Africa Conference 2026 Heads to Gabon, Spotlightin…Libreville · Libreville Read Article

Gabon: Sfi Prepares to Open an Office in Libreville

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a subsidiary of the World Bank Group specializing in private sector financing, is preparing the opening "in the coming weeks" of an office in Libreville. A physical presence which, according to the IFC, should enable it to "strengthen cooperation with the Gabonese authorities, to ensure close monitoring of the...World Bank · Libreville Read Article

[Opinion] Elections of 27 September: Correcting Malfunctions by Binding Legal Measures

I am happy to see, at last, in my country, leaders who take into account the feelings and frustrations of their fellow citizens, especially when they are shared by a large number, including several opinion leaders. We are now far from the arrogance and contempt of Ali Bongo, Alain Claude Bilie Bi Nze and Ali Akbar Onanga, who would have simply replied that the opposition has no plans for a society, that they are bad losers and that the election …Opinion · Libreville Read Article

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Anthony Obame: the Quiet Strength of the Gabonese Taekwondo

POZI secures €650K in Gabon’s first VC deal - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

Unpaid Bonuses, Boycotted Training, Aubameyang Suspended: Gabon in Turmoil Before Playing Its World Cup Qualification

Gabon: Road to 2026 - Gabon Gets Four Goals and Red Card, Benin, Nigeria Snatch Key Win

Aubameyang Maintains Hope for Gabon, Senegal Approaches the World

POZI Raises USD 755 K Seed Round, Gabon’s First International VC Tech Deal

Five African Nations Battle for Final Play-Off Spots as World Cup Qualifiers Near Conclusion - TV360 Nigeria

NewSpace Africa Conference 2026 Heads to Gabon, Spotlighting Inclusive Growth in Africa’s Space Sector

Gabon: Sfi Prepares to Open an Office in Libreville

[Opinion] Elections of 27 September: Correcting Malfunctions by Binding Legal Measures

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Anthony Obame: the Quiet Strength of the Gabonese Taekwondo

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Unpaid Bonuses, Boycotted Training, Aubameyang Suspended: Gabon in Turmoil Before Playing Its World Cup Qualification

Gabon: Road to 2026 - Gabon Gets Four Goals and Red Card, Benin, Nigeria Snatch Key Win

Aubameyang Maintains Hope for Gabon, Senegal Approaches the World

POZI Raises USD 755 K Seed Round, Gabon’s First International VC Tech Deal

Five African Nations Battle for Final Play-Off Spots as World Cup Qualifiers Near Conclusion - TV360 Nigeria

NewSpace Africa Conference 2026 Heads to Gabon, Spotlighting Inclusive Growth in Africa’s Space Sector

Gabon: Sfi Prepares to Open an Office in Libreville

[Opinion] Elections of 27 September: Correcting Malfunctions by Binding Legal Measures