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Africa's Sea Turtles Need Passports For Protection

Olive ridley sea turtles nest in Gabon but spend most of their time in waters off Republic of Congo Satellite tracking of olive ridley sea turtles off the coast of Central Africa has revealed that existing protected areas may be inadequate to safeguard turtles from fishing nets, according to scientists with the University of California-Santa Cruz, the Wildlife Conservation Society, the ...

Africa's sea turtles need 'passports' for protection, scientists urge

Satellite tracking of olive ridley sea turtles off the coast of Central Africa has revealed that existing protected areas may be inadequate to safeguard turtles from fishing nets, according to scientists. Researchers involved in the study recommended the extension of an international marine park that spans the waters of Gabon and the Republic of Congo.

Africa's sea turtles need passports for protection

Satellite tracking of olive ridley sea turtles off the coast of Central Africa has revealed that existing protected areas may be inadequate to safeguard turtles from fishing nets, according to scientists with the University of California-Santa Cruz, the Wildlife Conservation Society, the University of Exeter, and others. Scientists involved in the study recommended the extension of an ...

Economic Update

Face à la hausse actuelle de la propagation de la tuberculose au Gabon, la recherche locale est en passe d’être élargie, notamment grâce à de nouvelles ressources et de nouvelles approches essentielles à la lutte contre la maladie.

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PARIS -- Total says the redevelopment of its Anguille field offshore Gabon is progressing according to schedule.

Court to rule on Gabon election delay

Gabon president Ali Bongo Ondimba is to seek a court ruling on a possible deferral of the 2011 election to next year to allow for the introduction of biometrics, a statement released Monday said.

Crackdowns reflect power of African strongmen

From Gabon to Uganda, long-time rulers are violently suppressing street protests

Gabon to launch National Day for team ahead of 2012 Afcon

Gabon authorities will be launching a special National Day for the country’s senior football team on May 24, ahead of the 2012 African Cup of Nations.

Gabon opposition leader stripped of immunity

Lawmakers in Gabon voted on Thursday to strip an opposition leader, Andre Mba Obame, of his parliamentary immunity after he declared himself president, paving the way for his prosecution.

Africa: Leaders Pledge to 'Speak With One Voice' at Durban Climate Change Talks

At the World Economic Forum on Africa, the leaders of South Africa, Gabon and Kenya pledged to work together and take a united stance at the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban, South Africa, in November.

Harvest Natural Spins Bit Offshore Gabon

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Gabon wants Laurent Gbagbo's 'dignity' upheld

Gabon has called for the upholding of the "dignity" and the respect of "rights" of Cote d'Ivoire's deposed president Laurent Gbagbo. This was revealed on Wednesday in Abidjan by the envoy of Gabon's President Ali Bongo who had come to deliver the message to President Alassane Ouattara.

Metalline Appoints Country Manager in Gabon

Metalline Mining Company is pleased to announce that Mr. Luc Stevenin has been appointed as Metalline's Country Manager in Gabon, Central West Africa.

Gabon to beef up airport security ahead of 2012 AFCON

Gabon, co-host of the 2012 African Cup of Nations, says plans are underway to step up security at the country’s airports, notably in Libreville and Franceville, two host cities.

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