Gabon News API

Supported Countries - 165

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Angola

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Bermuda

Bhutan

Bolivia

Bosnia And Herzegovina

Botswana

Brazil

Brunei

Bulgaria

Cambodia

Cameroon

Canada

Cape Verde

Cayman Islands

Central African Republic

Chile

China

Colombia

Comoros

Congo

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cuba

Cyprus

Czech Republic

DR Congo

Denmark

Djibouti

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Estonia

Ethiopia

Fiji

Finland

France

French Polynesia

Gabon

Georgia

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Guatemala

Guinea

Haiti

Honduras

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

India

Indonesia

Iran

Iraq

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Ivory Coast

Jamaica

Japan

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

Laos

Latvia

Lebanon

Libya

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macedonia

Madagascar

Malawi

Malaysia

Maldives

Mali

Malta

Marshall Islands

Mauritania

Mauritius

Mexico

Moldova

Monaco

Mongolia

Montenegro

Morocco

Mozambique

Myanmar

Namibia

Nepal

Netherland

New Zealand

Niger

Nigeria

North Korea

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Palestine

Panama

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Puerto Rico

Qatar

Romania

Russia

Rwanda

Samoa

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Serbia

Singapore

Slovakia

Slovenia

Solomon Islands

Somalia

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Sweden

Switzerland

Syria

Taiwan

Tajikistan

Tanzania

Thailand

Tonga

Tunisia

Turkey

Turkmenistan

Uganda

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States Of America

Uruguay

Uzbekistan

Vanuatu

Venezuela

Vietnam

Yemen

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Get headlines from Gabon with our JSON API.

🔑 Get API key for the Gabon News API

Country Parameter

The country paramter for the Gabon is GA.

Some example queries:

Below is the search query to fetch random 100 news-sources of Gabon.

https://newsdata.io/api/1/sources?country=ga&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

Some of the well known sources

Live Example

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make, and the JSON response you will receive, when you use the News API to get headlines from Gabon.

Headlines from Gabon

https://newsdata.io/api/1/latest?country=ga&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

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      • "title": "L’Alliance pour l’Avenir engagée autour de la candidature d’Oligui Nguema",
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      • "description": "Le Directoire de l’Alliance pour l’Avenir durant la conférence de presse le 12 mars à Libreville © Gabonactu.com Les membres de l’Alliance pour l’Avenir, une plateforme associative œuvrant pour l’engagement... L’article L’Alliance pour l’Avenir engagée autour de la candidature d’Oligui Nguema est apparu en premier sur .",
      • "content": "Le Directoire de l’Alliance pour l’Avenir durant la conférence de presse le 12 mars à Libreville © Gabonactu.comLes membres de l’Alliance pour l’Avenir, une plateforme associative œuvrant pour l’engagement citoyen et la démocratie participative, ont, dans une conférence de presse tenue mercredi à Libreville, réaffirmé leur totale mobilisation autour de la candidature de Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, à l’élection présidentielle du 12 avril 2025.« C’est avec une profonde conviction et un immense honneur que nous nous réunissons aujourd’hui pour affirmer notre soutien indéfectible à la candidature de son excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema à la prochaine élection présidentielle », a déclaré Gontran Mabika, président de l’Alliance pour l’Avenir.Créée en 2017, la plateforme association a but non lucratif est constituée d’un ensemble des jeunes élites, cadres et chefs d’entreprises ayant pour vision, le soutien aux actions de développement initiées par l’actuel président de la Transition. Elle se définisse par ailleurs comme une organisation engagée au service du dialogue, de l’échange et de la participation citoyenne. Sa mission est de promouvoir l’implication active de chaque citoyen dans la vie politique et sociale, en favorisant la « discussion et la concertation autour des grandes orientations du pays ». Pour Gontran Mabika, en soutenant la candidat d’Oligui Nguema, « nous faisons le choix de l’expérience, de la continuité et de la vision ; nous faisons le choix d’un leadership éclairé, capable de relever les défis de demain ».Antoine RelaxeL’article L’Alliance pour l’Avenir engagée autour de la candidature d’Oligui Nguema est apparu en premier sur .",
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      • "title": "Le Gabon dans le top 3 des pays africains les moins stressés en 2025",
      • "link": "https://gabonactu.com/blog/2025/03/13/le-gabon-dans-le-top-3-des-pays-africains-les-moins-stresses-en-2025/",
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        • "suivi de la libye",
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      • "description": "magazine américain Ceoworld, CEMAC, Botswana, suivi de la Libye, l’Afrique du Sud, l’Algérie, le Cap-vert, Namibie, Soudan du Sud, le Malawi, Martine Ondo, L’article Le Gabon dans le top 3 des pays africains les moins stressés en 2025 est apparu en premier sur .",
      • "content": "Malgré certains défis économiques, le Gabon bénéficie d’une qualité de vie et d’un environnement naturel qui jouent un rôle clé dans la réduction du stress de ses habitants.Dans un monde où le stress semble dominer les vies de nombreuses personnes, certains pays parviennent à offrir un environnement plus serein. Le Gabon se distingue parmi ces nations, se classant comme le 3e pays africain et le 1er dans la CEMAC en termes de faible niveau de stress, avec un score de 61,86 et une 87e place mondiale, selon le Global Emotions Report 2025 du magazine américain Ceoworld.Ce pays d’Afrique centrale, riche en biodiversité et doté de ressources naturelles abondantes, offre un cadre de vie apaisant et relativement stable. Un climat politique relativement stable, une faible densité de la population et des paysages magnifiques allant des plages aux forêts abondantes contribuent à cette atmosphère paisible.Dans la Cemac, le Gabon est suivi par la Guinée équatoriale qui arrive à la 4e position africaine et la 94e mondiale. Sur le plan africain, les Seychelles sont le pays où il y a moins de stress en Afrique, suivi de Maurice. En cinquième position, on a le Botswana, suivi de la Libye, l’Afrique du Sud, l’Algérie, le Cap-vert et la Namibie.En revanche, le rapport identifie le Burundi comme le pays le plus stressé d’Afrique, occupant la dernière place du classement mondial en raison de ses difficultés économiques et de son instabilité politique. Des pays comme le Soudan du Sud, le Malawi, ainsi que des nations en proie à des conflits comme la Syrie et l’Afghanistan, figurent également parmi les endroits les plus stressants au monde.Le rapport, basé sur une étude menée entre décembre 2024 et janvier 2025, a interrogé des habitants de 197 pays et territoires sur leur niveau de stress quotidien. L’étude a évalué quatre facteurs de stress majeurs : le travail, l’argent, la vie sociale et familiale, ainsi que la santé et la sécurité. Sur la base de ces critères, Monaco s’est imposée comme le pays le moins stressé au monde,Martine OndoL’article Le Gabon dans le top 3 des pays africains les moins stressés en 2025 est apparu en premier sur .",
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      • "title": "Anges Kevin Nzigou directeur de campagne d’Oligui Nguema ?",
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        • "coordinateur général du « rassemblement des bâtisseurs du gabon »",
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      • "description": "Anges Kevin Nzighou, président du Parti pour le changement (PLC), Coordinateur Général du « Rassemblement Des Bâtisseurs Du Gabon », candidature du président Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Elon Must d’Oligui, L’article Anges Kevin Nzigou directeur de campagne d’Oligui Nguema ? est apparu en premier sur .",
      • "content": "De gauche à droite Marc Ona Essangui, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema et Anges Kevin Nzigou © DRAnges Kevin Nzigou, président du Parti pour le changement (PLC), avocat notoirement connu a été installé mercredi Coordinateur Général du « Rassemblement Des Bâtisseurs Du Gabon », la plate-forme qui rassemble tous les mouvements et partis politiques qui soutiennent la candidature du président Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.Ce super post fera jusqu’à l’élection présidentielle et même au-delà de cet avocat, l’un des hommes qui parlent à l’oreille du président et boivent le café avec lui.Me Anges Kevin Nzigou devient-il de facto le Directeur de campagne d’Oligui Nguema ? L’organigramme n’a pas encore été dévoilé. Toujours est-il que le président du PLC devient incontournable.Par caricature, il devient comme le Elon Must d’Oligui et par certitude l’un des hommes les plus courtisés.Carl NsitouL’article Anges Kevin Nzigou directeur de campagne d’Oligui Nguema ? est apparu en premier sur .",
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      • "article_id": "6ad465c072f546efe2b54c1f7d2731f7",
      • "title": "South Africa in 'unchartered waters' as budget splits coalition government",
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      • "description": "The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.",
      • "content": "South Africa has entered unchartered waters following deep divisions in the coalition government over the national budget that has finally been tabled after a month-long delay. This is the view of analysts after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget drew a backlash from various quarters, including a key partner in the coalition government rejecting his proposals for a second time. The African National Congress (ANC) formed a government of national unity (GNU) with nine other parties after losing its parliamentary majority in elections last year. And, without the support of its biggest coalition partner, the Democratic Alliance (DA), it will fail to pass the budget unless it rethinks its contentious policies or gets the backing of the biggest opposition parties. Godongwana was forced to postpone his budget presentation last month after fierce resistance to his plan to raise value-added-tax (VAT), which would have seen the prices of goods go up at a time when South Africans are hard-hit by the cost-of-living crisis. This delay sent shockwaves through South Africa at the time, as it was the first time this had happened since the end of white-minority rule in 1994. Following a series of meetings between the parties in government, he returned on Wednesday to present what he called a \"bold and pragmatic\" budget. In his revised budget, the minister tried to appease his GNU partners by announcing a reduced VAT increase, to be implemented over a two-year period. Godongwana had initially proposed increasing VAT from15% to 17%, but has now suggested raising it to 16% in two stages. The minister says that increasing taxes is necessary to tackle \"persistent spending pressures in health, education, transport and security\". \"They [other parties] have to make a choice - do we close schools, hospitals or clinics? They have to make that choice. Do we fire people? That is the choice we have to make and that is not a good choice to make,\" Godongwana said. The minister added that he had opted to target VAT rather than personal and corporate taxes, as the latter two would generate less revenue while \"potentially harming investment, job creation and economic growth\". Godongwana's revised budget has the support of his party, the ANC, but has failed to appease the DA, which said it would not \"support any increase in taxes, unless those increases were temporary and the ANC agreed to a series of major reforms\" that would grow the economy, reduce waste and create jobs within the next three years. The impasse has tarnished President Cyril Ramaphosa's much-vaunted reputation as a deal-maker, with only one of his coalition partners - the small Patriotic Alliance (PA) - supporting the budget. The latest tussle highlights deepening divisions in the fragile coalition government, as the two biggest parties have locked horns over key issues since its formation. This includes a controversial land law, which allows for private property to be seized by the government in certain cases, without any compensation offered to owners. The DA is challenging the law in court, arguing that it is unconstitutional and threatens property rights in South Africa. The two biggest opposition parties - former President Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) and Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) - have also rejected the budget, saying the proposed tax hikes would hit the poor the hardest. This leaves the ANC in a difficult situation, at it needs the support of at least one of the three other biggest parties to pass the budget. An analyst at South Africa's Wits University, Thokozile Madonko, says the deadlock over the budget has left South Africa in \"unchartered waters\". She tells the BBC that the role of parliament will now be \"absolutely critical\" as it either accepted, changed or rejected the budget. And while in the past the ANC could always push through its policies, this is no longer the case. This will force it to strike a deal with other parties or risk seeing the budget being voted down - something that could result in the collapse of the coalition government. Ms Madonko criticised Godongwana's decision to take the \"laziest option\" by proposing an increase in VAT, which will affect the entire population, rather than targeting the richest section of the population by introducing a \"wealth tax\" on them. Another expert, Adrian Saville, said the budget was a \"folly\" as the minister repeated many old promises to promote economic growth and create jobs in a country where unemployment is standing at more than 30%. \"Those are words. Give us the numbers [and] tell us what you intend to do so that when we meet again in a year's time, we know whether you've been successful or if you've fallen short,\" he tells the BBC. Godongwana has long been seen as a steady pair of hands, commanding the respect of both the business sector and the trade union movement. But his credibility has taken a knock following the crisis over the budget. He now faces the challenge of salvaging his reputation by steering the budget through parliament - or people would increasingly question whether his suitability for the post. Go to BBCAfrica.com for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica , on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica",
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        • "cape verde",
        • "chad",
        • "nigeria",
        • "benin",
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        • "burundi",
        • "equatorial guinea",
        • "morocco",
        • "eritrea",
        • "gambia",
        • "lesotho",
        • "liberia",
        • "mauritius",
        • "seychelles",
        • "sierra leone",
        • "togo",
        • "tanzania",
        • "ethiopia",
        • "congo",
        • "central african republic",
        • "sudan",
        • "mozambique",
        • "ghana",
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        • "senegal",
        • "zambia",
        • "malawi",
        • "mali",
        • "burkina fasco",
        • "ivory coast",
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        • "angola",
        • "algeria",
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        • "dr congo",
        • "libya",
        • "mauritania",
        • "tunisia",
        • "zimbabwe"
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      • "title": "Faransa na shawartar 'ƴan ƙasarta da gujewa zuwa Tigray",
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      • "description": "Faransa ta shawarci ‘yan ƙasarta da su guji yin balaguro zuwa yankin Tigray mai fama da rikici a arewacin Habasha inda rahotanni ke ɗaɗa nuni cewa ana gab da saƙe faɗawa wani sabon rikici tsakanin ƙabilun yanƙin.",
      • "content": "Tigray tsakanin Nuwamba 2020 zuwa Nuwamba 2022 na daya daga cikin mafi munin ƴankunan da aka fuskanci tashe-tashen hankula a cikin 'yan shekarun nan tsakanin sojojin tarayya, da ke samun goyon bayan 'ƴan bindiga na cikin gida da sojojin Eritrea, da kuma 'ƴan tawayen Tigray. Yaƙin na lokacin ya yi sanadin mutuwar mutane akalla 600,000 a yankin Tigray mai yawan mutane miliyan 6, a cewar kungiyar AU ta Tarayyar Afirka. A zaman sassantawa da ya gudana a Pretoria na kasar Afirka ta Kudu aka cimma zaman lafiya tsakanin bagarori bayan da aka sanya hannu kan yarjejeniyar. An kwashe watanni da dama ana samun rarrabuwar kawuna a cikin jam'iyyar Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), jam'iyyar da ta samu karfin fada a ji a kasar Habasha. Getachew Reda babban jami'in jam'iyyar da aka nada a shugaban gwamnatin rikon kwarya na gwamnatin tarayya na adawa da shugaban kungiyar TPLF Debretsion Gebremichael. Ma'aikatar harkokin wajen Faransa ta yi gargadin a shafinta na yanar gizo a jiya Laraba cewa, \"Idan aka yi la'akari da rikice-rikicen cikin gida da ke faruwa a yankin Tigray, musamman a Adigrat,birni na biyu mafi girma a yankin, da kuma Mekele babban birnin yankin, Faransa na mai gargadi ga ƴan kasarta da cewa su kiyaye zuwa yankunan ga baki daya. Har ila yau, Faransa ta bukaci 'ƴan kasarta a Tigray da su yi tanadin abinci, ruwa, magunguna, da kuma ƴin taka tsantsan.\" A ranar Talata ne dai gwamnatin rikon ƙwarya ta yankin Tigray ta sanar da korar wasu manyan hafsoshi uku na rundunar tsaron yankin Tigray. Wani mazaunin birnin da ya bukaci a sakaya sunansa ya shaidawa kamfanin dillancin labaran Faransa na AFP cewa, \"garin na cikin wani sabon tashin hankali, kuma mutane na fargabar komawa ga mummunan zamanin yakin.\"",
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      • "title": "Cape Town ni mwenyeji wa mkutano wa nane wa Umoja wa Ulaya-Afrika Kusini",
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According to AP , the court filing is the latest development in a global legal saga involving the Alfa Nero megayacht, which remained anchored off the eastern Caribbean island of Antigua for more than two years and whose potential buyers included former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. “The megayacht, abandoned by Andrey Guryev, a Russian businessman who founded a fertiliser company, is being sought by his daughter, Yulia Guryeva-Motlokhov, who claims she is the rightful owner,” the AP report said. “As part of the effort to recover the megayacht, her attorneys stated in the filing that they seek documents and information related to wire transfers and other transactions involving seven people and 12 entities in the past five years,” the wire service report stated. “The disappearance of millions from the sale of the Alfa Nero is just the beginning,” AP quotes Martin De Luca, with Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. 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In August 2022, the US Treasury Department sanctioned Guryev, saying he was part of a group of “Kremlin-connected elites” and “a known close associate” of Russian President Vladimir Putin, having previously served in his Government. The department also designated Guryev’s superyacht as “blocked property”, and said its location tracking was turned off “to avoid seizure”, the AP story said. “As innocent people suffer from Russia’s illegal war of aggression, Putin’s allies have enriched themselves and funded opulent lifestyles,” the AP quotes then-US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. In June 2023, the superyacht was removed from the sanctions list so Antigua could liquidate it. By then, the island’s Government had amended a local act to allow officials to declare vessels as abandoned and sell them at auction, a measure they took with Alfa Nero , the AP report said. It added that Schmidt, Google’s former CEO, won the highest bid at US$67 million but later dropped out, as did other bidders. “In July 2024, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda sold it to an anonymous buyer for a reported US$40 million, according to the filing, which noted that the vessel originally was valued at an estimated US$120 million. It noted that private investigators later identified the buyers as Robert Yildirim and Ali Riza Yildirim of the Yildirim Group, a Turkish construction and shipping conglomerate,” the AP story said, adding that the conglomerate did not immediately return a message seeking comment. Following the sale, Prime Minister Browne came under fire by Opposition party members who demanded details of how the proceeds were spent. 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      • "content": "Today, March 13, 2025, wine enthusiasts across the world will raise their glasses to celebrate one of the most timeless and versatile grape varieties: Riesling. International Riesling Day is not just a celebration of this noble grape but an acknowledgment of its historical legacy, its diverse expressions, and its ability to transcend geographical borders, captivating wine lovers and connoisseurs from every corner of the globe. Riesling, which was first mentioned in a written document on this date in 1435, has woven itself into the tapestry of the world’s most celebrated wines. From its origins in Germany’s Rhine region to its current growth in unexpected terroirs such as the southern reaches of Argentina as well as the wider South America, Riesling’s journey is as captivating as the wine itself. But what makes Riesling so special? What is it about this aromatic white grape that continues to enchant and intrigue? On this International Riesling Day, we embark on a journey to revisit the rich history, captivating flavours, and cultural significance of Riesling, and why it remains a favourite for wine lovers across the world. The story of Riesling’s rise in Germany is well-documented, and it quickly became one of the country’s most cherished varieties, praised for its ability to express the nuances of its terroir with unmatched clarity. Over the centuries, Riesling spread beyond its Germanic origins to become a global favourite. Its journey saw it flourish in the cool-climate regions of Alsace in France, where it became the flagship grape of the region, and its expansion continued into Australia, the United States, and New Zealand. But perhaps one of the most surprising chapters in Riesling’s history is its emergence in South America. While Argentina is traditionally known for its robust Malbecs and distinctive Torrontés, the country’s cooler regions have quietly nurtured Riesling, which has begun to carve out its own niche. Argentina’s diverse microclimates, from the cool, high-altitude Uco Valley to the coastal reaches of Patagonia, offer ideal conditions for Riesling’s distinct acidity, floral aromas, and vibrant fruit flavours. In Mendoza, the country’s largest wine-producing region, Riesling vineyards have been steadily growing, with 46.7 hectares dedicated to this grape as of 2023. Riesling thrives in the cooler climates of the Uco Valley, where the large diurnal temperature variations, hot days and cold nights, allow the grape to develop its characteristic acidity and aromatic complexity. The result is wines that mirror the finesse of their European counterparts, offering vibrant citrus notes, minerality, and a balance of floral and fruit characteristics. Patagonia, with its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, provides another exciting terroir for Riesling. Here, the cooler coastal climate produces wines with pronounced floral aromas, ripe stone fruit flavours, and a refreshing acidity that lingers on the palate. It’s clear that Argentina’s commitment to exploring new terroirs and embracing non-traditional varieties has allowed Riesling to thrive in unexpected corners of the wine world. While Argentina’s rise as a Riesling producer is certainly noteworthy, the grape has been at the centre of wine production for centuries. In fact, South America, often associated with bold reds and distinctive whites like Torrontés, is another exciting frontier for Riesling. Chile’s wine industry, with its diverse geography and microclimates, has embraced Riesling’s potential. In Brazil, where sparkling wines often steal the spotlight, Riesling has quietly been gaining recognition for its ability to produce fresh, elegant wines. And in Uruguay, a country that is making a name for itself with Tannat, Riesling is emerging as an exciting contender, particularly in the coastal region of Canelones, where the cool, maritime climate supports its natural acidity and aromatic richness. Bolivia, a rising star in South American viticulture, cultivates Riesling in its high-altitude vineyards, where the intense sunlight and cool mountain nights contribute to the grape’s vibrant acidity and aromatic complexity. Thursday Food introduces five labels from South America — one each from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay — that have created quite a stir amongst vinophiles the world over, this past year: Casa Valduga Terroir Exclusivo Riesling Renano by Casa Valduga Winery of Serra Gaucha, Brazil is a 100 per cent Rhenish Riesling with a straw yellow colour that is both clear and bright. Fine and delicate, it has aromas reminiscent of fruits such as physalis and guava, as well as white-fleshed fruit jelly such as apple and pear. Hints of fine herbs and teas, such as marjoram, complement the bouquet. It shows all its class and elegance with an acidic sensation in the mouth that is well blended with the structural elements, characterised by lightness, vivacity and smoothness. Campos de Solana Riesling by Bodega Campos de Solana is made from 100 per cent Riesling grapes grown in the Valle de Santa Ana, located just outside of the Bolivia’s Tarija Valley, where the winery is located and widely considered the main wine producing region of the country. This wine is greenish yellow, exhibiting tropical, citrus and floral aromatic notes, on the nose. On the palate, this Riesling is fresh and fruity, with marked acidity. Casa Marin Cartagena Riesling is a 100 per cent varietal produced by Viña Casa Marin in the Cartagena area of Chile, from vineyards located in the San Antonio Valley wine region. This Riesling is a semi-dry, fun wine with notes of green chamomile, clementines, peach, jams and honey cream on the nose. It has a silky palate with great volume and refreshing acidity, which leaves the mouth salivating. Bouza Pan de Azúcar (Sugar Loaf) Riesling by Bodega Bouza of Chile, is a 100 per cent Riesling made with grapes from the Pan de Azúcar vineyard in Maldonado, Uruguay. Pale yellow in colour, the wine expresses aromas of fruits, pears and white plums, with petroleum notes. On the palate it shows balanced acidity, in addition to being round and with good volume, ending in a long finish. Amalaya Brut Nature, comprising 80 per cent Riesling and 20 per cent Torrontés, is an Espumante made by Bodega Amalaya in Valle de Cafayate, Salta, Argentina. This sparkling wine is a bright golden colour, having fine bubbles aligned with a persistent crown. On the nose, it expresses a fresh sensation, provided by the Torrontés, accompanied by notes of fresh fruits such as green apple and pineapple provided by the Riesling. In the mouth, it has a dynamic and very mineral start, with a medium volume preserving the freshness. It also has a fresh and elegant persistence while towards the end, its subtle acidity can be perceived. Riesling is a grape that stands out not just for its aromatic profile but for its versatility. Moreover, it is one of the few varietals that can produce exceptional sweet wines, particularly when affected by “noble rot” or Botrytis cinerea. As we raise our glasses this March 13, International Riesling Day reminds us of the grape’s enduring legacy and the exciting new chapters being written across the globe. From its origins in Germany to its emerging presence in Argentina and South America, Riesling continues to captivate wine lovers with its elegance, aromatic complexity, all the while delighting us with new expressions of this timeless classic. Salud!",
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      • "title": "Cracking the Egg Crisis: What Imports Mean for Jamaica’s Food Security",
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With training academies in Lusaka, Zambia, as well as Lagos, Nigeria and Nairobi, Kenya, the MTF provides fully paid, year-long courses in the fundamentals of film and TV production, with women well represented in every cohort. Not only do women make up a high proportion of each year's class, but they also win accolades in prominent film festivals as well as seeing their works premiering on major content platforms. Most recently, Everything Light Touches – co-directed by woman MTF West Africa Academy graduate Elma Baisie – premiered on the Africa Magic Showcase channel. In East Africa, woman director Lynn Gitau – an MTV East Africa Academy graduate – partnered to create Somewhere in Kole, which premiered on the Maisha Magic Plus channel. 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MTF West Africa graduate and producer-director Adeola Andrea Peregrino won first prize at the LEAP Africa USAID Film contest, and second prize at the IOM Film Contest for her film Poached, as well as being selected for the Africa International Film Festival, and as a finalist at the Edo State Festival. “MTF is committed to seeing women pursue careers in film and TV,” says MTF Academy East Director Victoria Goro.“Besides upskilling young women filmmakers, we believe a highly effective way to encourage girls and young women to get into film is to inspire them by seeing great work by young women.” Shining examples of this inspirational work are the achievements of East Africa MTF graduate Doreen Kilimbe's film Midnight Bride, which won Best East African Film at the Uganda Film Festival, the Audience Award at Zambia's Sotambe Film Festival, Best International Award at the Kalasha Film and TV Awards, and Best Actress at the Zanzibar International Film Festival. 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      • "content": "La Commission de discipline de la FIFA a rendu le 11 mars dernier une décision qui oblige le Gabon de payer sa dette vis-à-vis de son ancien sélectionneur Patrice Neveu avant le 11 avril prochain si le pays ne veut pas se voir sanctionner sévèrement par l’instance internationale, selon Maître Christophe Bertrand, l’avocat de Patrice Neveu.La dette du Gabon auprès de Patrice Neveu s’élève à 522 593,17 euros soit environ 340 600 000 de FCFA. Cette ardoise représenterait le cumul des salaires que le technicien français aurait perçus si son contrat était arrivé à terme jusqu’au 31 mars 2025.Le Gabon avait cependant unilatéralement rompu le contrat de Patrice Neveu en octobre 2023. Dans un verdict prononcé le 23 avril 2024, la FIFA avait sommé le Gabon de payer 522 593,17 euros à Neveu pour rupture abusif de contrat. Libreville fait la sourde oreille.Selon Maître Christophe Bertrand, au-delà du 11 avril, la FIFA pourrait retirer des points gagnés sur le terrain par le Gabon lors des éliminatoires de la Coupe du monde 2026.Le Gabon est actuellement 2ème du groupe F avec 9 points derrière la Côte d’Ivoire première du groupe avec 10 points. Libreville espère se qualifier pour une première fois à la Coupe du monde s’il remporte ses prochains duels contre les Seychelles le 20 mars à Franceville et le Kenya le 23 mars à Nairobi.Un retrait des points serait un coup dur pour les Panthères du Gabon dont certains cadres sont en fin de cycle.La patate semble être très chaude pour la Fédération gabonaise de football (FEGAFOOT) et le ministère des Sports.Marie DorothéeL’article La FIFA menace de punir le Gabon s’il ne paye pas les 340 millions de FCFA de Patrice Neveu est apparu en premier sur .",
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      • "content": "Airtel Gabon a annoncé mercredi à Libreville la mise sur le marché d’une box wifi avec une connexion illimitée par mois, sans installation et surtout transportable dans tout le territoire gabonais.« Smart connect », c’est le nom de cette box qui va révolution la connexion au Gabon. Plus besoin de câble. Plus besoin de percer les murs des maisons. Plus besoin d’un agent pour l’installation. En cas de coupure d’électricité, la box a une autonomie de 4 à 6 heures d’électricité, selon les explications fournies par Sylvose Mve Abessolo, Directeur Marketing d’Air Gabon.Le coût d’achat d’une box « Smart connect » est de 15 000 FCFA. Le client peut choisir l’offre mensuelle dite Okoumé (25 000 FCFA) ou Padouk (40 000 FCFA/ mois).La connexion est générée par la fibre optique. Elle offre une expérience fantastique aux utilisateurs, a affirmé, Jeanne Ster Bruxia Ndong, Directrice de la clientèle. Mme Ndong a ajouté qu’avec sa box à connexion illimitée, le client ne plus obligé de rester coincé à la maison ou au bureau pour profiter de son wifi. Il peut aller avec en promenade en ville ou au village.Au centre le petit bijou qui révolutionnera la connexion internet au Gabon © Gabonactu.comPas besoin d’aller dans une agence Airtel pour recharger sa box. Il est possible de le faire via son téléphone portable, par Airtel Money ou par l’application My Airtel.Airtel revendique 1,4 million d’abonnés au Gabon, pays de 2 millions d’habitants et un réseau qui couvre la quasi-totalité du pays.Marie DorothéeL’article Internet : Airtel Gabon lance une box wifi illimitée et sans fil est apparu en premier sur .",
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      • "content": "L’Organisation nationale des employés du pétrole (ONEP) a décidé mercredi de déclencher une grève dans le secteur pétrolier au Gabon le 22 mars 2025 à minuit si aucun accord satisfaisant n’est trouvé au cours des discussions ONEP, l’Union pétrolière gabonaise (UPEGA) et la Commission pour le dialogue social.La décision a été prise lors d’une assemblée générale de décisions tenue mercredi de 17h45 à 19H00 au siège de l’ONEP à Port-Gentil et de 20h00 à 20h47 en ligne avec les sites pétroliers via Google Meet.La grève touchera quasiment l’essentiel des sociétés pétrolières ainsi que celles qui opèrent dans la sous-traitance.Des problèmes de rémunération et de respect du code du travail gabonais seraient à l’origine de cette nouvelle poussée de colère.Outre la grève, le syndicat a annoncé qu’elle organisera un grand rassemblement le samedi 22 mars 2025 au siège ONEP à Port-Gentil « en hommage à nos collègues travailleurs disparus suite à l’explosion de la plateforme Bécuna de Perenco le 20 mars 2024 », annonce un communiqué de l’organisation.Marie DorothéeL’article Pétrole : l’ONEP déclenchera une grève dans le secteur le 22 mars est apparu en premier sur .",
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      • "content": "Jean Remy Yama a finalement déposé à la Cour constitutionnelle l’acte de naissance de sa mère retrouvé par un membre de sa famille qui a longuement fouillé ses archives à la recherche du document qui manquait pour valider la candidature de l’Enseignant chercheur à l’élection présidentielle du 12 avril prochain.« Nous avons versé dans le dossier le document à l’origine du rejet. Oui. L’acte de ma mère a été versé au dossier », a déclaré avec joie Jean Remy Yama dans une conférence de presse mercredi au siège de son parti.Le rejet de la candidature de président du Parti national pour le travail et le progrès (PNTP) a suscité un « tollé dans la famille » notamment à propos des allégations selon lesquels ses parents seraient des inconnus, a-t-il affirmé.« Mes parents se sont mobilisés. Ils ont fouillé dans leurs affaires. Et ils ont trouvé les papiers de ma mère », a-t-il annoncé.« Parmi les pièces déposées à la cour constitutionnelle figure la pièce demandée par le ministère de l’Intérieur », a-t-il conclu.Jean Remy Yama a soutenu qu’il n’y a plus de raisons que sa candidature ne soit plus validée.Samedi, le ministère de l’Intérieur a rejeté les dossiers de 19 des 23 candidats à l’élection présidentielle du 12 avril prochain. Celle de Jean Remy Yama figure sur cette liste « noire ». Les intéressés avaient jusqu’à ce mercredi pour déposer un recours à la Cour constitutionnelle.Yama a déposé la pièce manquante mardi. La Cour n’a pas encore communiqué sur le nombre de recours reçus.Pour le moment, 4 candidats ont été jugés aptes à participer au scrutin présidentiel. Il s’agit d’Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nzé, Joseph Lapensée Essingone, Stéphane Iloko Boussengui et Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguéma.Carl NsitouL’article J R Yama a finalement déposé l’acte de naissance de sa mère retrouvé par un parent est apparu en premier sur .",
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