"LE GABON ENERVANT" OR "ANNOYING GABON"

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      English version   The dictionary teaches us that the expression "faux cul" (fake butt) is a metonymy that originated from a clothing accessory worn by women in France in the 19th century.   The "faux cul" was a padding that women placed under their skirts at the level of the buttocks to increase their volume, as the aesthetics of the time in Europe valued generous silhouettes.   In modern times, the term has taken on a figurative meaning to designate a hypocritical person. Just as the clothing accessory creates a false physical appearance, the hypocrite hides behind a behavior or words that do not reflect their real intentions or true personality.   Lieutenant Kelly Ondo-Obiang is the officer of the Gabonese Republican Guard who led an attempted coup on January 7, 2019. At the head of a commando, he tried to overthrow the regime of President Ali Bongo. This attempt failed because neither the people, nor the politicians tha...

      English version   Have you listened to C'Bon's speech in Tchibanga? Not a word about the debt, nor about the acquisition of Assala Energy. It was all about economic nationalism in the informal sector because "other countries are doing it." C'BON went to Senegal and said that all the taxi drivers there are Senegalese, so Gabon should do the same. The common people are being served a narrative, and they'll probably rejoice. It’s pathetic!   In his speech, C'BON hammered home his preference for national citizens when it comes to jobs in the informal sector and demanded that the government strictly apply the law. But to this blog, his rhetoric was very demagogic because it was based on generalizations and vague information, when it wasn't outright inaccurate.   It seems to us that in this speech, C'BON exploited the topic of immigration and national preference to gain the favor of Gabonese citizens, without having to offer rea...

      English version   Are there real businessmen and women in Gabon? The question has been topical since the 80s. Indeed, if in the 70s there were still Gabonese like Allogo-Mintsa who had become rich thanks to transport and agriculture, and a few Mpongwe and Fang loggers from the Estuary who got by thanks to the family Okoumé logging concessions they exploited, it is clear that since that time, all the well-to-do people of Gabon derive their standard of living from a relatively close proximity to the regime. This was true under Omar Bongo, even more true under Ali Bongo and absolutely even more true under Brice-Clotaire Oligui-Nguema; And that's a shame.   With the return of the rotating festivities which will now occur on August 30th, known as the liberation day, we are also observing the unbridled return of obscure contracts by mutual agreement, awarded in a hurry to people who are often shaddy, to do often sloppy work to satisfy the flashy and ...

 

      English version   A very dangerous wind seems to be blowing over Gabon, as positions typically associated with far-right parties in the West are being openly spread within the Gabonese population, particularly regarding immigration and the economy.   Yes, there are Gabonese people who identify as far-right. These individuals subscribe to a strong, sometimes absurd, nationalist discourse that focuses on rejecting African immigration to Gabon. They believe that recent waves of immigration are a threat to national cohesion and the values of the Gabonese people. Like the French far-right, they have appropriated the Great Replacement theory, applying it to the Gabonese context.   The Great Replacement theory is a conspiracy theory formulated by the French writer Renaud Camus in 2011. It is based on the idea that a deliberate process of substituting the "indigenous" or "native European" population with immigrant populations, mainly from ...

 

      Gabon Botswana Avantage Population 2.48 millions 2.76 millions Botswana modestement PIB 20.87 milliards $ (US) 19.4 milliards $ (US) Gabon Modestement Espérance de vie 67,4 ans 70 ans Botswana Nombre d’hôpitaux Non disponible mais l’ONU estime que la capacité d’hospitalisation est de 1000 lits. 26 hôpitaux publics avec une capacité d’hospitalisation de 4968 lits Botswana très largement Nombre de kilomètres de route bitumées ? 2000 km sur un réseau routier total de 10000 km (1/5) 10540 km sur un réseau routier total 32565 km (1/3) Botswana très largement Nombre D’universités 3 universités publiques 6 universités publiques Botswana très largement Taux de pauvreté ...

        English version   In life, one must never rejoice in the misfortune of others, even if they represent everything one is opposed to politically.   Seeing Angelique Ngoma like this teaches us a lesson about empathy and compassion. Even if we don't like someone or disagree with them, it's not right to be happy when something bad happens to them. Let’s encourage a sense of humanity and respect for others, regardless of personal feelings or differences.   May Angelique Ngoma and her traveling companions get well soon.         Version française   Dans la vie il ne faut jamais se réjouir du malheur des autres, même si vous n’aimez pas leurs positions politiques.   Voir Angelique Ngoma dans cet état nous donne une leçon sur l'empathie et la compassion. Même si nous n'aimons pas une personne ou si nous ne sommes pas d'accord avec elle, il n'est pas juste d'être content quand quelque chose...