Utilizing natural resources in Africa [Business segment]
The Democratic Republic of Congo promulgated its new mining code on March 9 in a bid to generate revenue from its natural resources. Authorities say, the … source
Africa prevails in the OPEC in member numbers [Business Africa]
Today Africa prevails in the OPEC, at least in member numbers.* The Republic of Congo is the latest to join OPEC after Equatorial Guinea last year and Gabon … source
Gabon’s oil workers union on strike [The Morning Call]
A Gabonese oil union, called the National Organization of Petroleum Employees (ONEP) are on strike. The union started a 15-day strike at the facilities of French … source
Champagne consumption in Gabon impacting the economy [Business Africa]
The sales of champagnes are in full boom in Gabon. The Central Africa country with 1.8M inhabitants is one of the largest consumers of the beverage of bubbles … source
Gabon launches 24-hour news channel
The first Gabonese news channel, Gabon 24, was launched Tuesday in Libreville with the ambition to offer a “quality television” on national and international … source
OPEC April oil output hits year low on Venezuela slide: Reuters survey
LONDON (Reuters) – OPEC oil output fell in April to a one-year low due to declining production in Venezuela and lower shipments from African producers, a Reuters survey found, sending…