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French-speaking Gabon knocks on the door of the Commonwealth

Gabon, a French-speaking country in Africa, has decided to knock on the door of the Commonwealth, almost all of whose members are the former territories of the British Empire.

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for African petrostates

At least half of all African countries are involved in oil exploration and production.

Gabon: Tackling its future energy needs scientifically

To achieve climate agreements, and meet its growing energy demands, Gabon is approaching energy planning through a different process.

Gabon begins work on $1bn Transgabonaise motorway

Gabon has officially begun work on the 780km Transgabonaise highway that will bisect the country

Gabon: Tackling its future energy needs scientifically

To achieve climate agreements, and meet its growing energy demands, Gabon is approaching energy planning through a different process.

Countries to watch in 2020, from Chile to Afghanistan

Many countries will see pivotal events in 2020, too. Here are five countries to watch.

Gabon will become the first African nation to be paid to preserve its forests

Gabon will become the first African nation to receive funding to preserve its rainforests to mitigate the effects of climate change