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Does switching off social media calm a crisis? Gabon's reopening revives the question

Gabon restored platforms on 24 October after more than eight months. A researcher argues that shutdowns hide the causes of anger and do not resolve them.

Libreville10 November 20261 min read

Business

BGFI closes the second tranche of its share sale 25% oversubscribed

The Gabonese banking group raised about 100.8 billion CFA francs from 1,604 investors in 19 countries.

Libreville4 November 20261 min read

Technology

Gabon switches social media back on after eight months

Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram are back, but users must now identify themselves, the media regulator says.

Libreville26 October 20261 min read

Technology

Africa's digital ministers meet in Libreville next week

AI, data, cybersecurity, digital ID and Africa's voice in global tech debates top the agenda of the AU's ICT committee from 26 October.

Libreville22 October 20261 min read

Business

In Libreville, drivers queue for hours as diesel runs short

Fuel has been rationed in Gabon's capital since late September. The government calls it a temporary disruption; station managers say deliveries keep coming up short.

Libreville8 October 20261 min read

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