Culture & Sport
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Towards Global Recognition of Mbigou Stone
On November 13, 2025, Mbigou Stone was recognized as a product with a Geographical Indication (GI) by the National Committee for Geographical Indications (CNIG), a major breakthrough for Gabonese craftsmanship. This step opens the way for a future inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list. However, it also reveals the urgent need for a global strategy to promote other tangible and intangible elements that are still insufficiently visible internationally. Authorities are being challenged on training, the resources allocated to cultural institutions, and the management of the inscription procedures.
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Fegafoot Gate: The Office of Sports Development, in conjunction with Fegafoot, is tainted by a financial scandal
Once again, Gabonese football is tainted by a major financial scandal, this time revolving around the opaque signing of a contract between the National Office for Sports Development and an obscure equipment supplier, Gaboma. This affair is not an isolated incident but is part of a recurring pattern of questionable management and abuses within our football structure.
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The Gabonese Swimming Federation Organizes the National Championship in Libreville
Last Saturday, in Libreville, the Gabonese Swimming Federation (FGN) held the national swimming championships, bringing together the country's top swimmers. This event is of paramount importance for the influence and structuring of Gabonese swimming on several levels.
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Release of the new opus by Amandine, the Queen of Empire.
Libreville, Gabon – This Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Gabonese artist Amandine, known as the Queen of Empire, electrifies the afrobeats and world‑music scene with the explosive release of her new single. Now available on all download and streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and many more — this masterful track delivers an undeniable truth: silence is king.
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2025 AFCON in Morocco: TotalEnergies Under Fire from Environmental NGOs
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), taking place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, is drawing attention not only to football but also to its title sponsor, TotalEnergies. As a major sponsor for several editions, the French energy multinational is facing a fierce campaign led by African environmental NGOs calling for a ban on this partnership.
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