Sub-Saharan Africa

General Brice Oligui Nguema, Coup Leader to Elected President
April 12, 2025 Gabon election shows previous coup leader General Brice Oligui Nguema to become Gabon’s new elected president. Having won over 90% of votes, many look to him to create a Gabon free of corruption and for a better economy, while others question his character.

Russia Avoids Western Sanctions in Alliance with Gabon
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian ship fleets have turned to countries outside of the Western economic world to dodge increasing sanctions and oil caps.