tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications in Gabon 2024-12-13T18:30:23+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-will-continue-to-support-chads-political-transition-amidst-the-conflict-in-sudan-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 2024-12-13T18:30:23+00:00 The UK will continue to support Chad’s political transition amidst the conflict in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UNOCA/LRA. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cameroon-ukvi-changes-suppliers-for-overseas-visa-application 2024-11-22T10:42:12+00:00 Cameroon: UKVI changes suppliers for overseas visa application Those applying for a UK visa may see a change in suppliers in overseas Visa Application Centres (VACs). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-recognises-that-climate-change-impacts-on-peace-and-stability-across-central-africa-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 2024-06-10T15:56:57+01:00 The UK recognises that climate change impacts on peace and stability across Central Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on UNOCA. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-gabon-simon-day 2024-06-10T11:27:04+01:00 Change of British High Commissioner to Gabon: Simon Day Mr Simon Day has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Gabonese Republic. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/wto-2nd-trade-policy-review-of-cemac-countries-uk-statement 2023-09-26T10:35:22+01:00 WTO 2nd Trade Policy Review of CEMAC countries: UK Statement The UK's statement at the second WTO Trade Policy Review of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) countries. Delivered 20 September 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-statement-on-gabon 2023-09-01T19:09:15+01:00 Military takeover of power in Gabon: Minister Mitchell's statement The UK Minister for Africa condemned the unconstitutional military takeover of power in Gabon and called for the restoration of constitutional government. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-gabon-jo-mcphail 2023-08-16T00:00:00+01:00 Change of British High Commissioner to Gabon: Jo McPhail Ms Pamela Joanne (Jo) McPhail has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Gabonese Republic. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-gabon-commit-to-support-the-conservation-and-sustainable-management-of-forests 2023-03-01T16:06:00+00:00 UK and Gabon commit to support the conservation and sustainable management of forests UK Minister for Overseas Territories, Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment, Lord Goldsmith is in Libreville for 2 days to attend the One Forest Summit. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/recognising-the-clear-link-between-illicit-trading-of-natural-resources-and-conflict 2022-10-06T20:47:46+01:00 Recognising the clear link between illicit trading of natural resources and conflict Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council debate on strengthening the fight against the financing of armed groups and terrorists through the illicit trafficking of natural resources. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-backs-africas-ambitious-continental-free-trade-initiative 2022-03-29T16:15:00+01:00 UK backs Africa’s ambitious continental free trade initiative The UK is to support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, the world's largest free trade area initiative. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-chevening-scholarship-applications-now-open-for-cameroonians 2021-09-09T12:27:27+01:00 UK's Chevening Scholarship: applications now open for Cameroonians The application window to study in the UK for free is open till 2 November 2021. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-meeting-with-the-president-of-gabon-20-may-2021 2021-05-20T13:58:25+01:00 PM meeting with the President of Gabon: 20 May 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with the President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-permanent-under-secretary-to-the-foreign-office-visits-cameroon 2019-09-23T13:01:30+01:00 UK’s Permanent Under-Secretary to the Foreign Office visits Cameroon The Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Head of the Diplomatic Service, Sir Simon McDonald has just completed an official visit to Cameroon. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cameroon-sends-15-scholars-to-study-in-the-uk 2019-09-10T11:37:32+01:00 Cameroon sends 15 scholars to study in the UK 8 women and 7 men will be pursuing a fully-funded master’s degree course on subjects including human rights, public health, development, IT and wildlife in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cameroon-applications-for-the-uk-governments-prestigious-chevening-scholarships-open-5-august-2019 2019-07-30T06:09:28+01:00 Cameroon: Applications for the UK government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships open 5 August 2019 Interested students are invited to begin application process when the application cycle opens in August and make sure to submit it before deadline. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/yaounde-high-commissioner-hosts-reception-for-returning-chevening-scholars 2019-06-06T12:10:37+01:00 Yaounde: High Commissioner hosts reception for returning Chevening scholars British High Commissioner to Cameroon Rowan Laxton hosted a reception to welcome 2017 to 2018 cohort of Chevening scholars on 31 May 2019. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cameroon-uk-funds-campaign-to-address-menstrual-hygiene-challenges 2019-02-26T05:24:22+00:00 Cameroon: UK funds campaign to address menstrual hygiene challenges British High Commission Yaounde has commissioned a project with Girls Excel to provide innovative solutions to menstrual hygiene challenges in Cameroon. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cameroonian-youth-peace-advocate-featured-among-35-global-leaders 2019-02-25T11:38:29+00:00 Cameroonian youth peace advocate featured among 35 global leaders Achaleke Christian Leke is among the 35 Chevening alumni who are making significant impact in their communities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chevening-scholarships-uk-in-cameroon-encourages-more-eligible-female-scholars-to-apply-for-the-program 2018-09-20T16:57:00+01:00 UK in Cameroon encourages more eligible female scholars to apply for Chevening scholarships The British High Commissioner to Cameroon Rowan Laxton recently hosted a ceremony in honour of the 2018/2019 cohort of scholars from Cameroon. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/african-leaders-meet-in-botswana-for-summit-on-wildlife-crime 2018-03-19T17:39:00+00:00 African leaders meet in Botswana for summit on wildlife crime The UK government continues work to end the illegal wildlife trade.