Day: October 25, 2026

Gabonese leader Brice Oligui Nguema has taken the unusual step of publicly confronting BW Energy, the Norwegian oil company operating the country’s Dussafu offshore field, following the Prospector 5 vessel’s sinking. By personally holding the firm accountable, the transitional president is not merely addressing a maritime accident but reshaping Gabon’s relationship with foreign investors—signaling a shift toward state-led oversight of high-stakes industrial incidents. The president’s move reveals deeper shifts in Gabon’s energy governance The direct public intervention marks a clear departure from Gabon’s previous hands-off approach to hydrocarbon sector relations.…

Gabon ends social media blackout after prolonged internet restrictions After more than eight months of stringent digital restrictions, Gabon has officially lifted its blanket ban on social media platforms. The decision, announced by the High Authority for Communication (HAC), marks a significant shift in the country’s online policy landscape. But what led to this prolonged isolation—and what does its reversal reveal about Gabon’s digital future? The legal and political backdrop behind the shutdown Gabon’s social media blackout, which began in February of this year, was imposed under the pretext of…