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Gabon’s UDB Secures Majority in Gabon’s Legislative Elections
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Democratic Union of Builders (UDB), the political party backing Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema, secured a commanding lead by capturing 102 out of 145 seats in the National Assembly during the country's recent legislative...
Gabon leader’s party wins majority of parliamentary seats
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema’s Democratic Union of Builders (UDB) party secured a commanding majority in the National Assembly, winning 102 of 145 seats in the country’s recent legislative elections, according to government...
Gabon’s voters partake in second stage of legislative elections
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Gabonese citizens returned to the polls Sunday for the second round of the country’s legislative elections, marking another step in the nation’s political transition following last year’s military coup that ended the rule of former...
Gabon Voters Head to Second Round of Legislative Elections
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Voters in Gabon are once more heading to the polls for the runoff of the legislative elections.
Gabonese Head to Polls for Second Round of Legislative Vote
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Gabonese voters are once again heading to the polls for the decisive second round of legislative elections, following a tense first round held on Sept. 27. This marks the first national vote since the 2023 military coup that removed...
ReconAfrica Announces Closing of C$36.8 Million Underwritten Offering, Funded to Advance Multi-Zone Production Testing at Kavango West 1X, Accelerate Follow-on Appraisal Drilling on Kavango Discovery and Advance Activities at Ngulu Block in Gabon
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
**NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES** CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica” or “Recon”) (TSXV: RECO)...
Attempt to Overthrow Benin President Foiled
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Benin's President Patrice Talon has announced that government-aligned military units successfully suppressed an insurrection launched by rogue soldiers attempting to seize power.
Benin foils attempted military coup, ECOWAS condemns action
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Benin’s President Patrice Talon announced that loyal security forces successfully stopped an attempted coup by a small group of mutinous soldiers, reports indicate.
ReconAfrica Provides Year-End Operational Update Progressing Projects in Namibia, Angola and Gabon
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC), is pleased to provide a year-end corporate operational update.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Spuds First Well in Phase Three Drilling Program Offshore Gabon
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
HOUSTON, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced that it has commenced its Phase Three Drilling Program offshore Gabon with the spudding of the ET-15 infill well on...
Corruption Trial Targets Former Gabonese First Lady, Her Son
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A high-profile corruption trial targeting former Gabonese first lady Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin began Monday at the Special Criminal Court in Libreville, according to a news outlet.
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Opening ceremony of Annual Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments
South African Government
President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira, Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, The Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly of Gabon, HE Jean-François NDONGOU,...
Guinea Sets Date for First Presidential Election Since 2021
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Guinea has revealed its intention to conduct its inaugural presidential election in four years, following a military takeover that dismantled the country’s civilian government in 2021. The coup was justified by soldiers who accused the...
UDB Secures Parliamentary Majority in Gabon’s Elections
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Democratic Union of Builders (UDB), the political party aligned with Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema, has secured a commanding majority in the country's parliamentary elections.
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Opening ceremony of the Annual Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments
South African Government
President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament The Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly of Gabon, His Excellency Jean-François...
University of Miami's Gift of 1994 Ibogaine IND to HHS Sets a Standard for Open Science
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
MAPS provided the first outside funding for the University of Miami ibogaine research program in the 1990s The 1994 IND is not a substitute for current safety and sourcing data Earlier this summer, MAPS published its Ibogaine Investigator's...
ReconAfrica Announces Grant of Stock Options and Restricted Share Units
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company”, “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) announces that its Board of Directors has approved the grant of an...
Manganese Market to Reach USD 18 Billion by 2035 as Battery and Green Steel Demand Reshape the Industry
EIN Presswire
North America accounts for approximately 26% of the global Manganese Market and is characterized by mature WA, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global manganese market is entering a transformative decade.
Vaalco Energy, Inc. Declares Third Quarter 2026 Dividend
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
HOUSTON, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced that it declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2026 ($0.25...
Half-Year Results 2026: Boskalis delivers solid performance amid challenging market conditions
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Papendrecht, 20 August 2026 KEY FIGURES FIRST HALF YEAR 2026 Revenue: EUR 1.90 billion (H1 2025: EUR 2.35 billion) EBITDA: EUR 553 million (H1 2025: EUR 748 million) Net profit: EUR 275 million (H1 2025: EUR 426 million) Order book: EUR 6.8...
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