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Some Congolese protest and question motives of Macron visit

Reuters 03 Mar 2023

Summary. Protesters wary of French influence, cite RwandaMacron seeking reset amid tensions with ex-coloniesFocus of Africa tour includes environment, culture ... Rwanda denies this ... AfricacategoryBola Tinubu ... Video ... The schedule of his tour, which includes visits to Gabon, Angola, and Congo Republic, suggests a focus on the environment and culture ... Video.

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French President Macron begins Africa tour in Gabon

FX Empire 01 Mar 2023

LIBREVILLE (Reuters) – Emmanuel Macron landed in Gabon on Wednesday, the first stop of an Africa tour that will also take the French President to Angola, Congo Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo ... environment, culture and scientific research ... “Gabon is an independent country.

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Gabon launches new tourism identity for “The Last Eden”

TravelDailyNews 28 Jan 2023

LIBREVILLE, GABON – Gabon launched a new destination marketing identity to invite tourists to visit the country’s rainforests and enjoy its beaches, cultural experiences and wildlife ... Gabon is rich in colourful and diverse souls, cultural heritage, and unique natural attractions ... Gabon is the most carbon positive nation on the planet.

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Things to Do in Miami: "The Gaze Africana" Art Exhibit in North Miami

Miami New Times 18 Jan 2023

It also refers to how African artists look at their culture, heritage, and history through their unique perspective ... "Through their artwork, African artists are able to present a different perspective on African culture and history that is often overlooked or ignored." ... The exhibit aims to celebrate the beauty of Black culture and the Black world.

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Stars flock to Dakar for All-Africa Music Awards

Reuters 16 Jan 2023

"I’m wearing a head mask from my tribe in Gabon representing a traditional dance from my village to show that I’m proud of my culture and wanted to share it with the people here today," she told Reuters, wearing a black gown and a headpiece decorated with long straw-like fronds that hid most of her face ... Our Standards ... Read Next ... Video ... ....

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Gwyneth Paltrow recalls ‘doing cocaine and not getting caught’ in the ‘90s

New York Post 10 Jan 2023

More On.. gwyneth paltrow ... Gwyneth Paltrow and daughter Apple rock bikinis on the beach ... Despite her belief that ibogaine — a plant-derived substance from Gabon that Lamar Odom has used for addiction treatment — is worth exploring and could potentially help our culture “evolve,” the Oscar winner has never touched any type of psychoactive drug ... ....

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IITA signs a $3.3 million agreement with Gabon to support cassava and plantain seed system

Fresh Plaza 14 Nov 2022

IITA is expected to provide 5 million healthy cassava cuttings and 667 thousand plantain tissue culture plants to the Gabon government.

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Gabonese politician believes that China sets example for African countries to achieve prosperity

Independent online (SA) 27 Sep 2022

The delegation visited tech firms and cultural organizations in a number of Chinese cities, such as Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen ... China and Gabon have achieved common development through the Belt and Road Initiative ... China and Gabon have witnessed constantly deepening cultural exchanges over recent years.

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China sets example for African countries to achieve prosperity: Gabonese politician

People Daily 27 Sep 2022

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Fourth annual AfroFest draws thousands to Omaha's Stinson Park

Omaha World-Herald 04 Sep 2022

Omaha’s Stinson Park was abuzz Saturday as thousands gathered to celebrate African culture, business, music and food at the fourth annual AfroFest ... It continues to grow each year, she said, as people from around the Midwest come to celebrate their diverse cultures ... I had never met someone from Gabon until today ... "It was just a part of the culture.

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Angola: U.S. Diplomatic Representation for Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe Moves to U.S. ...

All Africa 12 Aug 2022

Embassy Libreville in Gabon because of São Tomé and Príncipe's longstanding ...

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African leaders call for financing to protect the world’s biodiversity

New Business Ethiopia 21 Jul 2022

Hosted by the governments of Nigeria and Gabon, the Africa Nature Finance Forum discussed how Africa can build on its historical and cultural traditions of protecting ecosystems and biodiversity, support the financing of biodiversity, and leverage increased financing from donor countries around the world.

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Gabon joins Commonwealth

Algeria Times 27 Jun 2022

Being admitted to the Commonwealth is a 'major diplomatic victory', President Bongo added, saying that joining the Commonwealth constitutes a major geopolitical turning point for Gabon and represented a historic opportunity in terms of economic, diplomatic and cultural development.

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West African states Gabon, Togo join Commonwealth

The Manila Times 26 Jun 2022

Gabon and Togo joined the Commonwealth on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) becoming the latest nations with no historic ties to Britain to enter the English-speaking club headed by Queen Elizabeth 2nd ... "It's a world of opportunities for Gabon on the economic, diplomatic & cultural levels.".

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French-speaking Gabon joins the Commonwealth: Gabonese President

Xinhua 25 Jun 2022

"Gabon is making history by officially becoming a member of the Commonwealth," tweeted the Gabonese President in English, affirming that Gabon is ready for a "breakthrough with a new chapter" and "opportunities on the economic, diplomatic, and cultural levels". Gabon's willingness to join the Commonwealth is not a decision taken lightly.