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The 'Son of the rainforest'updated: Wed Mar 14 2012 09:35:00

Environmentalist, Marc Ona Essangui talks to CNN about preserving the Congo Basin rainforests.

Gabon's Leatherback Turtlesupdated: Wed Mar 07 2012 06:22:00

Inside Africa heads to the coast of Gabon in central Africa, in search of the endangered leatherback turtle.

African champions Zambia dedicate victory to Kalusha Bwalyaupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 04:53:00

Zambia coach Herve Renard has dedicated the country's first Africa Cup of Nations title to former player Kalusha Bwalya, who escaped a plane crash that killed the squad of 1993.

How Zambia overcame the oddsupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 04:53:00

CNN's Pedro Pinto discusses Zambia's African Cup of Nations title win with journalist Kwaku Ofosu-Asare.

SI.com: Jonathan Wilson: Zambia wins historic tournamentupdated: Mon Feb 13 2012 12:27:00

After a dramatic African Cup of Nations final, Africa has a first-time champion in Zambia. Here's some thoughts on a riveting tournament:

SI.com: Jonathan Wilson: Ivory Coast, Ghana on collision course for ACN finalupdated: Mon Feb 06 2012 14:54:00

LIBERVILLE, Gabon -- Thoughts on the winners from the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals:

Mali and Ghana through to semifinalsupdated: Sun Feb 05 2012 17:27:00

Mali and Ghana are through to the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after both achieved hard-fought quarterfinal victories on Sunday.

Zambia and Ivory Coast cruise into semisupdated: Sat Feb 04 2012 17:45:00

Zambia and Ivory Coast are through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after both teams completed comfortable 3-0 victories against Sudan and Equatorial Guinea respectively on Saturday.

Gabon pip Tunisia to top spot in Group C updated: Tue Jan 31 2012 16:34:00

Co-hosts Gabon beat Tunisia 1-0 on Tuesday night to seal top spot in Group C and maintain their 100% record in this year's Africa Cup of Nations.

Sudan a big surprise at Africa Cupupdated: Tue Jan 31 2012 16:34:00

CNN's Don Riddell and journalist Kwaku Ofosu-Asare discuss Sudan's performance in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Tunisia and co-hosts Gabon advance with dramatic late winsupdated: Fri Jan 27 2012 16:46:00

Tunisia and co-hosts Gabon secured dramatic last-gasp victories to reach the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations Friday.

Mensah off as Ghana beat Botswana; Traore fires Mali past Guineaupdated: Tue Jan 24 2012 16:21:00

John Mensah proved the match-winner for Ghana as they beat Botswana 1-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations but his side had to fight hard for their victory after the defender was sent off.

Joint hosts Gabon open with victoryupdated: Mon Jan 23 2012 16:30:00

Joint host nation Gabon opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a comfortable 2-0 Group C victory over Niger at the newly-built L'Amitie stadium in Libreville.

Balboa goal stuns Libya in Africa Cup of Nations opener updated: Sat Jan 21 2012 18:40:00

Javier-Angel Balboa scored a dramatic late goal for Equatorial Guinea on Saturday as they beat Libya 1-0 in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations.

2012 African Cup of Nations drawupdated: Mon Oct 31 2011 15:43:00

After a dramatic end to a year-long qualifying campaign, the 16 teams competing in the 2012 African Cup of Nations have learned their group stage opponents after the draw for January's tournament in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea was made.

American Bradley poised to coach Egyptupdated: Thu Sep 15 2011 13:59:00

The Egyptian Football Association says it has reached an agreement with Bob Bradley for the former U.S. coach to take control of the north African country's soccer team.

Security Council backs U.N. head for second termupdated: Fri Jun 17 2011 17:15:00

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was officially chosen Friday for a second term by the U.N. Security Council in a unanimous and widely expected nomination.

Obama to meet Gabon leader at the White Houseupdated: Fri Jun 10 2011 06:21:00

President Barack Obama will welcome his Gabonese counterpart to the White House on Thursday, a day after a visit with another African leader.

Controversy over Gabon president's visitupdated: Fri Jun 10 2011 06:21:00

Controversy erupts over a meeting between President Obama and the president of Gabon. CNN's Brianna Keilar reports.

Obama to meet Nigeria, Gabon presidentsupdated: Wed Jun 08 2011 06:35:00

President Barack Obama will welcome his Nigerian counterpart to the White House on Wednesday, days after the leader of Africa's most populous nation was sworn in for a four-year term.

U.N. Security Council condemns violence in Sudanupdated: Sat Jun 04 2011 20:42:00

The U.N. Security Council on Friday condemned the violence in the disputed Sudanese region of Abyei and called on the government in the north to pull out its troops.

SI.com: Jonathan Wilson: Troubled giants struggle in Euro and African Nations Cup qualifyingupdated: Tue Mar 29 2011 15:08:00

With the qualifying series for both next year's European Championships and the African Cup of Nations roughly half-complete, a number of big names are in danger of missing out.

When will North Africa's revolutions spread south?updated: Thu Mar 03 2011 07:46:00

"So when will it be the turn of sub-Saharan Africa? When will the revolution move south?" That appears to be the "question-of-the-moment," inspired by the dictator-toppling protests of North Africa.

R. Kelly backs African supergroup tipped for global stardomupdated: Tue Feb 22 2011 06:48:00

Eight African musical superstars have joined forces, on a mission to share their continent's music with a global audience.

Gabon arrests 5 for trafficking in illegal animal partsupdated: Fri Jan 21 2011 09:56:00

Authorities in Gabon have arrested five people for dealing in illegal animal parts, which included the heads of a gorilla and 12 chimpanzees, according to Conservation Justice, a wildlife preservation group.

Confiscated animal partsupdated: Fri Jan 21 2011 09:56:00

Five people are arrested in Gabon for dealing in illegal animal parts.

Interpol: Police rescue 140 children from Gabon marketsupdated: Tue Dec 21 2010 10:02:00

Police in Gabon have rescued more than 140 children who were smuggled in from 10 countries to forcibly work in local markets, Interpol said.

People.com: Stephen's Survivor Strategy Blog: Show's Savviest Recall Facing the Endgameupdated: Fri Dec 17 2010 15:29:00

The ice-cold way that Sash, Holly and Chase cut Jane's throat on Wednesday's episode of Survivor was the perfect example of how loyalty and friendship get tossed in favor of risk assessment when it comes to the endgame.

Cell phones in Africaupdated: Tue Mar 30 2010 23:31:00

MTN's CEO, Phuthuma Nhleko sits down with Robyn Curnow to discuss the company's future and his own.

Ten things learnt from the Nations Cupupdated: Tue Feb 02 2010 08:49:00

It began under a hail of bullets, and ended in a manner fans have become accustomed to in recent years: Egypt walked away with a record-breaking third consecutive Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday after defeating Ghana 1-0 in Angola's capital Luanda.

Gabon slip lets in Cameroon and Zambiaupdated: Thu Jan 21 2010 15:04:00

Zambia and Cameroon have reached the African Nations Cup quarterfinals as a dramatic final day in Group D saw Gabon -- who were top before kick-off -- miss out on qualification.

Cameroon on course for last eight placeupdated: Sun Jan 17 2010 16:53:00

Mohammad Idrissou put Cameroon on course for a spot in the African Nations Cup quarterfinals with a late winner in a topsy-turvy 3-2 Group D victory over Zambia.

Cousin goal gives Gabon shock successupdated: Wed Jan 13 2010 16:35:00

The African Nations Cup threw up another upset as Gabon shocked much-fanced Cameroon 1-0 in the opening Group D game in Lubango.

World Cup qualifying latestupdated: Mon Nov 16 2009 03:12:00

The final 32 for the 2010 World Cup finals has become clearer after the latest round of qualifying matches with three more nations claiming places in South Africa.

Egypt secure dramatic playoffupdated: Sat Nov 14 2009 15:13:00

Egypt and Algeria will have to face each other again in a winner-takes-all World Cup playoff match after Emad Moteab scored a dramatic goal in the fifth minute of injury time to give the Pharaohs a 2-0 win in Cairo.

Nations battling for final 2010 placesupdated: Fri Nov 13 2009 13:07:00

The final 32 for next summer's World Cup finals will become a bit clearer after this weekend's round of qualifying matches -- with four of the nine remaining places available for South Africa 2010 to be determined over the next 48 hours.

U.N. set to elect 5 Security Council membersupdated: Thu Oct 15 2009 02:23:00

The United Nations General Assembly is expected to elect five nations to the Security Council on Thursday, marking the first time since 2004 that the seats are uncontested.

Drogba helps Ivory Coast qualifyupdated: Sat Oct 10 2009 13:44:00

Didier Drogba came off the bench to rescue a point for Ivory Coast as they drew 1-1 with Malawi on Saturday to book their place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

SI.com: World Soccer: African nations set to benefit from eligibility-rule changesupdated: Mon Sep 28 2009 16:14:00

African countries are looking to profit from another change to the FIFA statutes, one which has further eased restrictions on players seeking to switch footballing nationality. The age limit at which players had to make a choice has been removed, letting a handful of players claim a new international career.

Eto'o sends Cameroon top of groupupdated: Wed Sep 09 2009 14:13:00

Samuel Eto'o and Jean Makoun both found the net to give Cameroon a 2-1 victory over Gabon to put the Indomitable Lions top of Africa's 2010 World Cup qualifying Group A.

Essien on target as Ghana reach World Cupupdated: Sun Sep 06 2009 17:07:00

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien scored one of the goals as Ghana defeated Sudan 2-0 in Accra on Sunday to become the first African qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

Egypt keep World Cup hopes alive with vital winupdated: Sat Sep 05 2009 16:10:00

Egypt kept their World Cup hopes alive as the only goal of the game by Ahmed Hassan gave them a 1-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali.

Violence erupts in wake of Gabon election resultupdated: Thu Sep 03 2009 10:35:00

The son of Gabon's former president was declared the winner of the country's presidential elections on Thursday, sparking violent protests in some parts of the West African nation.

Tension mounts after Gabon presidential electionsupdated: Thu Sep 03 2009 06:45:00

Security forces patrolled deserted streets in Gabon's capital as citizens of the west African nation awaited official presidential results amid growing fears of violence, witnesses told CNN on Thursday.

Gabon voters to elect new presidentupdated: Sun Aug 30 2009 08:58:00

Voters in the western African nation of Gabon went to the polls Sunday to elect a successor for President Omar Bongo, who died in June after more than four decades in office.

Africa's longest-serving ruler is dead, says Gabon PMupdated: Mon Jun 08 2009 19:23:00

Gabon's President Omar Bongo, Africa's longest-serving ruler, died Monday morning, the country's prime minister said, settling conflicting reports from government and media accounts.

Obinna scores twice as Nigeria defeat Kenyaupdated: Mon Jun 08 2009 11:33:00

Substitute Victor Obinna came off the bench to score twice as Nigeria beat Kenya 3-0 in Abuja, to claim their first victory in African World Cup qualifying Group B.

Kanu has World Cup hopesupdated: Mon Jun 08 2009 11:33:00

In an interview for African Voices, footballer Kanu tells CNN's Pedro Pinto about his dreams for playing in his last World Cup.

Trees provide 'free subsidy' for nature, study findsupdated: Thu Feb 19 2009 00:43:00

Undisturbed tropical forests are absorbing nearly one-fifth of the CO2 released by burning fossil fuels, a new study has found.

French copter crash off Gabon kills 7updated: Sun Jan 18 2009 21:30:00

Seven French soldiers were killed when their military helicopter crashed off the coast of Gabon, the country's official news agency said Sunday.

People.com: Jeff Probst Celebrates Emmy with New Survivorupdated: Mon Sep 29 2008 12:48:00

The host enjoys his historic win as the newest season of the reality show kicks off

Spain retain top spot in new FIFA rankingsupdated: Mon Sep 15 2008 04:34:00

Newly-crowned European champions Spain retained their status as world number one in the latest FIFA world rankings.

Nakamura keeps Celtic in title huntupdated: Sun Feb 24 2008 15:23:00

Shunsuke Nakamura's 87th minute goal snatched an important victory for Celtic at St Mirren, as Rangers eased to a 4-2 home win over Gretna.

Time.com: Rebels Fight for Chad's Capitalupdated: Sat Feb 02 2008 13:00:00

France sends troops to rescue expats, but they won't save Chad's government

France moving troops to Chadupdated: Fri Feb 01 2008 16:13:00

The French Defense Ministry said Friday it is dispatching 140 soldiers from Gabon to Chad's capital of N'Djamena as a precaution to protect French citizens after renewed fighting between government troops and rebels.

Smith expecting better from Cousinupdated: Thu Dec 27 2007 12:24:00

Rangers manager Walter Smith is having to change his mind about Gabon international forward Daniel Cousin, who scored in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Motherwell.

Cousin double as Rangers hit sevenupdated: Sat Aug 18 2007 01:00:00

Striker Daniel Cousin scored twice within the hour to inspire Rangers to a 7-2 win over Falkirk in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday.

Greeks ban Antchouet for two yearsupdated: Thu Jun 14 2007 15:10:00

Larissa's Gabon striker Henri Antchouet was banned for two years by the Greek Football Federation (EPO) on Thursday after testing positive for a banned substance following last month's Greek Cup final.

Angola to stage 2010 Nations Cup updated: Mon Sep 04 2006 14:00:00

Angola have won the right to host the 2010 African Nations Cup finals, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced.

Fortune: Serwer: Risking a Prudhoe Bay playupdated: Wed Aug 09 2006 08:21:00

Mmmm, hmmm! That crow tastes pretty good. Yesterday I decided to get cute and say that Bernanke would hike rates one more time. Hey, I figured I had a 25 percent chance of looking like a genius. Yeah, right... Meanwhile, the Saudis and Mexicans saying they will make up oil shortfalls should be a tonic for the markets. Guess the Saudis DO have excess capacity.

Czech Hasek takes St Etienne postupdated: Fri May 19 2006 16:54:00

French side St Etienne have signed Czech coach Ivan Hasek to replace the departed Toulouse-bound Elie Baup.

Fortune: A gold ETF and oil stock ... too hot or why not?updated: Thu May 11 2006 08:36:00

Copper topping $8,000 a ton? Just a few years ago the metal ranged from $1,300 to $3,000 a ton. Demand from China plus hedge fund speculators equals crazy prices. It now costs 1.23 cents to make a penny. This shall not stand.

123 missing after ship sinksupdated: Thu Mar 23 2006 16:27:00

Only 27 of 150 passengers on a ship traveling from Nigeria to Gabon survived when the vessel sank Wednesday night, said the harbor master for the main port in Cameroon.

Voters likely to extend Gabon leader's 37-year ruleupdated: Sun Nov 27 2005 06:47:00

Voters cast ballots Sunday in presidential elections in oil-rich Gabon, where Africa's longest-serving leader was expected to win another term and head into a fourth decade of power.

International aid: Cash, food, baby formulaupdated: Tue Sep 06 2005 16:15:00

Offers of aid and assistance from countries around the world in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina continued to pour in Tuesday to the U.S. State Department.

Cameroon and Angola on the brinkupdated: Sun Sep 04 2005 13:39:00

Cameroon and Angola are one win away from qualifying for the World Cup finals for the first time after qualifying victories on Sunday.

Blow for Nigeria's World Cup hopesupdated: Sat Jun 18 2005 15:00:00

Nigeria's chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup finals in Germany suffered a serious setback Saturday when they drew 1-1 with Angola at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.

Plane crashes off Africa coastupdated: Tue Jun 08 2004 08:13:00

A small commercial passenger plane has crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Gabon in West Africa, killing at least 14 of the 30 people aboard, the airline said.

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