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IMF Executive Completes First Review of the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility with Gabon and Approves US$ 101.1 Million Disbursement
International Monetary Fund
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December 21, 2017
December 21, 2017 IMF Executive Board completes the first review of Gabon’s Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility arrangement, which enables the disbursement of about US$ 101.1 million. Gabon’s economic situation continues to be...
Angola, Gabon Statesmen speak of regional integration
Angola Press Agency
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February 15, 2018
Luanda, ANGOLA, February 15 - Angolan head of State João Lourenço and his Gabonese counterpart Ali Bongo Ondimba Thursday in Luanda discussed the integration in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). , Speaking to the press at...
Gabonese Citizens Vote for First Presidential Election Since 2023
MENAFN
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the people of Gabon took part in a significant electoral process to choose a new head of state—the first such event since the peaceful military takeover in 2023. This marks a crucial juncture in the country’s political...
IMF Staff Completes Review Visit to Gabon
African Press Organization
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November 2, 2017
The EFF-supported program will help Gabon restore macroeconomic stability and lay the foundation for inclusive growth. Completion of the first review would enable a second program disbursement of SDR71.43 (about US$98.8 million). Gabon’s near-term...
Angola and Gabon assess cooperation and regional security
Angola Press Agency
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February 15, 2018
Luanda, ANGOLA, February 15 - Angola's President, João Lourenço, and his Gabonese counterpart Ali Bongo Ondimba, Thursday in Luanda discussed the cooperation between the two countries and security in Central Africa., The statesmen met in the...
Several billions of US dollars in investments announced during the Morocco - Gabon 2017 Forum
African Press Organization
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September 19, 2017
The Morocco - Gabon Forum which has just ended in Rabat was the occasion for the Moroccan companies and investors to announce their intention to invest several billions of US dollars in Gabon in the sectors of Infrastructures, the numerical...
Free broadcast-quality video: Morocco-Gabon Forum 2017: Towards a South-South cooperation model
African Press Organization
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September 15, 2017
On the 14th and 15th of September, in Rabat, Morocco, Moroccan and Gabonese economic players are attending the Morocco-Gabon Forum 2017 whose main purpose is to contribute to the consolidation of economic and trade exchanges between Libreville and...
UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances issues findings on Gabon and Lithuania
African Press Organization
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September 15, 2017
The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances has published its findings on Gabon and Lithuania, which it reviewed during its latest session, held from 4 to 15 September in Geneva. The findings cover how the respective State is doing with regard to...
IMF Staff Completes Review Visit to Gabon
International Monetary Fund
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November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...
Secretary's Remarks: Gabon National Day
African Press Organization
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August 17, 2017
Press Statement attributable to Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State: On behalf of the United States of America, our best wishes to the people of Gabon on the occasion of the Gabonese Republic’s 57th Independence Day. The United States values its...
IMF Staff Completes Staff Visit to Gabon
African Press Organization
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August 3, 2017
Initial signs of economic recovery noted, but Gabon’s short-term outlook remains difficult. Arrears remain a drag on economic activity. Government expressed commitment to a rapid solution. Decisive Implementation will be key to ensure the success...
IMF Executive Board Approves US$642 Million Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Gabon
African Press Organization
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June 20, 2017
On June 19, 2017, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a three-year extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Gabon for SDR 464.4 million (about US$642 million), or 215 percent of Gabon’s quota, in support of the...
IMF Staff Completes Staff Visit to Gabon
International Monetary Fund
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August 2, 2017
August 2, 2017 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...
Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...
IMF Staff Initiates Discussions with Gabon toward a Possible Financial Arrangement
African Press Organization
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March 1, 2017
Gabon’s medium-term economic prospects remain strong thanks to recent efforts to diversify the economy and attract investment in strategic sectors. Staff encouraged the authorities to continue to pursue this strategy, which would help the economy...
ReconAfrica Announces Closing of C$19 Million Underwritten Offering, Including the Full Exercise of the Over-Allotment Option
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
**NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES** CALGARY, Alberta, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX:...
African Nations Witness US Visa Ban
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...
Ashok Warrier concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Gabon
African Press Organization
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February 28, 2017
Shri Ashok Warrier, presently Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Gabon, with residence in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo). He is expected...
Morocco International Mining Congress & Exhibition 2025: Showcasing Africa’s Most Attractive Mining Jurisdiction
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
The 2nd Morocco Mining Conference, IMC 2025, will be held on 24–26 Nov in Marrakech, uniting leaders for talks, exhibitions, site visits, and more. MARRAKECH, MOROCCO, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IMC 2025, the second edition of the...
IMF Staff Initiates Discussions with Gabon toward a Possible Financial Arrangement
International Monetary Fund
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February 28, 2017
February 28, 2017 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent...