Gabon

FIFA probes Gabon football coaches over child abuse

Three Gabonese football coaches have been accused of abusing hundreds of children.

UN pulls out 450 Gabon peacekeepers from CAR over sex abuse claims

Gabon says it has opened an investigation following "many cases of alleged sexual exploitation and abuse" by its troops as part of UN mission in the Central African Republic.

Turkish ship anchors at Gabon port after deadly pirate attack

Turkish officials say there has been no response from pirates who kidnapped 15 crew members after killing one and leaving three others to sail M/V Mozart off the coast of Nigeria.

The WHO may have been vaccinating children without parental consent

The World Health Organization has vaccinated more than 15,000 children in Africa against malaria. But did they do so with consent, or were the children part of a research project?

Samory Toure: a legendary African Muslim king who fought French colonialism

As part of a series, TRT World explores fascinating stories of African figures whose contribution to humanity has been largely neglected.

African countries seek declaration of global climate emergency at UN summit

African nations have for years called for more money from rich countries to help them combat global warming and integrate climate risks into their long-term economic planning - and that plea will be heard in New York again this week.

Turkey sets up meteorological station in Antarctica

A team of Turkish researchers established the observation station in Antarctica, which will provide meteorological data such as wind speed, pressure and global solar radiation for two years.

Trouble in central Africa's 'little emirate'

The attempted coup in Gabon is a reminder to the Bongo family—who have ruled for decades—that their reign is fragile, and will need serious reforms to survive.

Gabon says coup bid thwarted, plotters arrested

A group of soldiers attempted to take power and called in a radio appeal for a popular uprising against ailing President Ali Bongo, who is abroad recovering from a stroke.

Why do Arab members of OPEC resist Trump's oil policy?

Except for Qatar, the oil producing gulf countries are adamant on raising oil prices to fill budget deficits.

Gabon faces uncertainty as the health of its leader is shrouded in secrecy

The president of Gabon has not been seen in public for months, leading to speculation about his continuing ability to rule the country.

Will the president’s absence mark the end of 50-year Bongo rule in Gabon?

President Ali Bongo has been hospitalised for more than three weeks in Saudi Arabia, and his absence could trigger significant changes in the tiny nation.