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Gabon is an upper-middle-income, resource-rich country currently undergoing a political transition following a September 2023 coup. While it is Africa's seventh-largest oil producer and aims to double production to 500,000 bpd by 2025 via offshore reserves, it struggles with high youth unemployment, poverty affecting one-third of the population, and a lack of economic diversification.

This research paper examines China's strategic investment in Gabon's mining sector, focusing on the Bélinga iron ore project. While the project is intended to help Gabon diversify its oil-dependent economy and provide China with essential minerals, it has faced significant delays due to political transitions, price volatility, and environmental concerns. The project utilizes a 'barter-like' model where infrastructure is funded by future mineral extraction.

This briefing analyzes the context of President Zuma's visit to Paris, focusing on the instability of French foreign policy toward Africa and the diplomatic tensions between France and South Africa regarding the political crisis in Côte d’Ivoire.

This research paper analyzes the political landscape of Gabon during the 2009 presidential election following the death of Omar Bongo. It examines the candidacy of Ali Bongo, the fragmentation of the opposition, and the historical use of oil wealth to maintain power through a presidential dynasty.

The document outlines the conclusions and recommendations from a regional workshop held in Libreville, Gabon, from 21-23 May 2009. The workshop, jointly organized by the African Union (AU) Commission and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), focused on implementing the African Union Border Programme (AUBP) and the ECCAS Border Programme (ECCAS-BP) within Central Africa.

This research paper examines the development and operationalization of the Continental Early Warning System (CEWS) within the African Union (AU). It distinguishes early warning from traditional state intelligence, emphasizing a focus on human security and open-source data. The document reviews the transition from the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) to the AU, the legal framework of the Peace and Security Council (PSC), and the varying stages of early warning system implementation across regional economic communities in West, Central, Southern, and East Africa.