China deepens ties with Africa’s second-largest manganese ore producer as Beijing seeks greater mining access and expands security cooperation
China and Gabon have strengthened their diplomatic ties, agreeing to expand cooperation in mining, security, trade, and other sectors after Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema visited Beijing.
By Adekunle AgbetiloyeSouth Africa
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov Maxim Shemetov
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- November 6, 2026
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- Adekunle Agbetiloye
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