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Adriana Bignagni Lesca: Gabonese mezzo making waves in opera

Adriana Bignagni Lesca: Gabonese mezzo making waves in opera

Adriana Bignagni Lesca's voice has made her a veritable star and one of the few black opera singers.

Gabon denies Ali Bongo's 'torture' claims

Gabon denies Ali Bongo's 'torture' claims

The Gabonese government has denied claims by former President Ali Bongo Ondimba that he and his family are being subjected to mistreatment.

Gabon dialogue team proposes political parties' suspension

Gabon dialogue team proposes political parties' suspension

Gabon's consultation team has proposed the suspension of political parties in preparation for a return to civilian rule.

Daughter of Gabon's ex-leader cleared of corruption charge

Daughter of Gabon's ex-leader cleared of corruption charge

Pascaline Bongo, the daughter of Gabon's former President Omar Bongo, has been cleared of corruption charges.

Sylvère Boussamba: Go-getter on a mission to train a million in digital skills

Sylvère Boussamba: Go-getter on a mission to train a million in digital skills

This young, self-taught Gabonese has pioneered an initiative to train people of all ages in various digital skills so that his native country is prepared for Africa's projected surge to a US $712 billion digital economy by 2050.

Inès Ngounga: Gabonese entrepreneur brews success with sorrel

Inès Ngounga: Gabonese entrepreneur brews success with sorrel

Sorrel, a healthy and refreshing beverage derived from flowers of the Roselle plant, is gaining popularity beyond the continent with new flavours and innovations such as a white variant of the drink.

Gabon opens post-coup reform talks

Gabon opens post-coup reform talks

Gabon has opened post-coup talks to plan a return to civilian rule in 2025.

Oil fire kills five people off Gabon coast

Oil fire kills five people off Gabon coast

An oil fire incident off the Gabonese coast has killed at least five people.

Brave voices telling African stories through comics

Brave voices telling African stories through comics

Two African practitioners of the art storytelling through comic books and graphics are blazing a trail by putting the continent at the heart of their craft while producing content with universal appeal.

Elderly care: How a dying father inspired a Gabonese start-up

Elderly care: How a dying father inspired a Gabonese start-up

Ayiky Care, a start-up that assists the elderly in Gabon, is showing the way to a continent that needs geriatric care services on a large scale to cater to a growing population of the old and infirm.

Desirey: Photographer on mission to change Gabon's image

Desirey: Photographer on mission to change Gabon's image

Photographer Desirey Minkoh has been documenting Gabon's natural environment and showcasing it to the world.

Mbigou: Treasured stone preserves Gabon's culture

Mbigou: Treasured stone preserves Gabon's culture

In Gabon, the sought-after Mbigou stone is shaped into impressive art work, and also helps in preserving the country's rich culture.