"LE GABON ENERVANT" OR "ANNOYING GABON"

      English version   For the past few days, in the respectable press such as TV5 Monde, or in the online press and many online channels, the rumor of an amount of 10 billion CFA francs that would have been offered to Albert Ondo-Ossa, by Brice-Clotaire Oligui-Nguema, has been inexorably swelling.   Franklin Nyamsi, the very virulent critic of Françafrique, did not go with the back of the spoon, giving Albert Ondo-Ossa all the unsavory qualifiers of a politician of little virtue. But, dear readers, there is a catch in the story: Jeune Afrique never placed the exchange of the 10 billion between Brice-Clotaire Oligui-Nguema and Albert Ondo-Ossa.   As you can read above, according to Jeune Afrique, it was Ali Bongo's son, Noureddin, through his associates: Ian-Ghislain Ngoulou and Mohamed Ali Saliou, who offered Albert Ondo-Ossa the sum of 10 billion CFA francs if the latter recognized Ali Bongo's victory once the result of the election had b...

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      English version   Finally, Pierre-Claver Maganga-Moussavou tells the truth to the Gabonese people. In fact, during the above debate, organized on the Africa Media News channel, from the 22nd minute, Pierre-Claver Maganga-Moussavou revealed that when in the company of Marie-Madeleine Mborantsuo and Emmanuel Issoze-Ngondet, he visited a convalescent Ali Bongo in Morocco in 2018, the latter did not recognized him. But as he is a statesman, he could not tell the Gabonese people that Ali Bongo was in a bad shape.   Dear reader, what proof do you want to understand that Pierre-Claver Maganga-Moussavou is a dangerous ditengou?         Version française   Enfin Pierre-Claver Maganga-Moussavou dit la vérité au peuple Gabonais. En fait, pendant le débat ci-dessus, organisé sur la chaine Afrique Media News, à partir de la 22ième minute, Pierre-Claver Maganga-Moussavou a révélé que lorsqu’en compagnie de Marie-Madelei...

      English version   Brice-Clotaire Oligui-Nguema has just been made Honorary President of the social association Ossimane, which means Remembrance in the Fang language.   The Ossimane Association defines itself as “An association bringing together the sons and daughters of the province of Woleu-Ntem with the aim of participating in the development of our province. »   While the Gabonese constitution does not prevent a president from being a member of an association, the adherence of Brice-Clotaire Oligui-Nguema to Ossimane can be problematic for a variety of reasons. On this topic, this blog makes the following observations:   What does the constitution say about membership in such associations?: The Constitution outlines the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the president. It serves as the fundamental document that governs their actions. However, the constitution does not say that a sitting p...

 

 

    To watch click here Pour regarder cliquer ici         English version   Good politicians often are known for their ability to articulate compelling ideas and visions for the future. They use these ideas to inspire, persuade, and motivate their constituents. In this press conference, Daniel Mengara demonstrated that he could be an effective communicator and had the ability to connect with his audience very convincingly.   This is the kind of political thinking and debate we need in Gabon.           Version française   Les bons politiciens se distinguent souvent par leur capacité à articuler des idées et une vision convaincantes pour l'avenir. Ils utilisent ces idées pour inspirer, persuader et motiver leurs partisans. Lors de cette conférence de presse, Daniel Mengara a démontré qu'il pouvait être un communicateur efficace et qu'il avait la capacité de se connecter avec son pub...

    English version Russell Malone, an acclaimed jazz guitarist known for his exceptional skill and versatility, has passed away at the age of 60. Born on November 8, 1963, in Albany, Georgia, Malone gained recognition early in his career and became known for his work with various prominent jazz artists. He worked with musicians such as Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall, and Jimmy Smith, Wynton Marsalis, among others. May he rest in peace     Version française Russell Malone, un célèbre guitariste de jazz, connu pour son talent exceptionnel et sa polyvalence, est décédé à l'âge de 60 ans. Né le 8 novembre 1963 à Albany, en Géorgie, Malone s'est fait connaître très tôt dans sa carrière et a joué avec divers artistes de jazz de premier plan. Il a travaillé avec des musiciens tels que Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall, Jimmy Smith, Wynton Marsalis, entre autres. Puisse-t-il reposer en paix

    English version What is the people? It is all these faces in the streets, in the diversity of their origins, their ages, their social conditions, but also and above all their destinies. The solid foundation of a country is the people. The more mature a people are in their choices, the more prosperous the country to which they belong will be. A mature people are one that demands change today for a better tomorrow, and not trinkets today for an uncertain tomorrow. A mature people are not afraid to demand a constitutional refoundation to build a new republic. A mature people cannot accommodate themselves with a corrupt system. A mature people want to have their destiny totally and fully in their hands. A mature people are made up of individuals who, overall, have reached a sufficient level of political understanding to exercise political and social responsibilities in a thoughtful and effective manner. Such a people have a good political education in the sense tha...

    English version In the 1950’s, none of our parents and grand parents had electricity in their homes. If they had a little money, they bought kerosene lamps. Those who had a little bit more money bought a type of lamp called Petromax. A Petromax lamp was a type of pressure lamp known for its durability and bright light output. It was designed and manufactured by the German company Petromax. This lamp uses a fuel tank filled with kerosene and a pump to create pressure. This pressure forces the fuel through to vaporize into a membrane. It is this membrane which is then ignited and emits a bright, white light. Petromax lamp had disappeared from Gabon since the 1970s because most people had access to electricity. But today, in 2024, one year after the take over the reign of power by Brice-Clotaire Oligui-Nguema, many Gabonese, more that ever, are experiencing electricity outages. To the point that many households are asking themselves if they shouldn’t purchase Petrom...

    English version   Yesterday we complained about the most vague status surrounding Sylvia Bongo's charitable actions, to the point that her foundation had been declared of public utility; therefore it was likely to receive public funds.   Brice-Clotaire Oligui-Nguema, the liberator, has arrived, with his wives. Hold on tight, the charities of his two wives have also just been classified as public utility. Hello State subsidies.   Dear readers, what has changed?   The Gabonese constitution does not confer any special status to the wives of heads of state. Endowing these ladies with public funds, through often bogus foundations, is only a form of embezzlement of public funds.   Indeed, these foundations will allow Brice-Clotaire Oligui-Nguema to buy the votes of the Gabonese people by sending his wives to distribute trinkets to the impoverished population. It is a very unhealthy system that we thought would no longer exist unde...

  English version   World Athletics has announced the track and field qualifying standards for the 2025 World Championships that will take place in Tokyo, starting on 13 September 2025.   This blog took a look and realized that a single Gabonese athlete could meet these entry level requirements. Compare the entry standards above, with Gabon's records below. We are far from the goal because only the record held by Rudy Zang-Milama is below the entry level requirement for the 100 meter.       Version française   World Athletics a annoncé les normes de qualification pour les Championnats du monde 2025 qui se dérouleront à Tokyo, à partir du 13 septembre 2025.   Ce blog a jeté un coup d’œil et s’est rendu compte qu’un seul athlète gabonais pouvait répondre à ces exigences d’entrée. Comparez les normes d’entrée ci-dessus, avec les records du Gabon ci-dessous. Nous sommes loin du compte car seul le record détenu par Rudy Zang-Mil...