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Gabon Revokes Contract With UAE Firm

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Gabon's government has terminated its contract with Interchipping Service LLC, a company based in the United Arab Emirates responsible for ship registration. This action comes amid international pressure. The PPRD party questions the timing of this decision, especially as it comes after former Congolese President Joseph Kabila opposed an agreement signed by Kinshasa with the White House. The PPRD also deems unfounded US accusations that its leader supports the FCM23 rebellion. The contract, signed six years ago, had reportedly generated approximately 1 billion CFA francs for the Gabonese state. Interchipping Service LCC claims to have registered 400 ships under the Gabonese flag, said standards of transparency, compliance, and efficiency. The country faces accusations of operating a 'flag of convenience' for a phantom fleet evading international sanctions against Russian oil.

Gabon's government has terminated its contract with Interchipping Service LLC, a company based in the United Arab Emirates responsible for ship registration. This action comes amid international pressure. The PPRD party questions the timing of this decision, especially as it comes after former Congolese President Joseph Kabila opposed an agreement signed by Kinshasa with the White House. The PPRD also deems unfounded US accusations that its leader supports the FCM23 rebellion. The contract, signed six years ago, had reportedly generated approximately 1 billion CFA francs for the Gabonese state. Interchipping Service LCC claims to have registered 400 ships under the Gabonese flag, said standards of transparency, compliance, and efficiency. The country faces accusations of operating a 'flag of convenience' for a phantom fleet evading international sanctions against Russian oil. The country is suspected of becoming a hub for electoral activities ahead of the January 2027 presidential election. The National Electoral Institute refused to recognize the new party leaders. The specific reasons for the termination were not immediately clear. This action may have implications for maritime services in the region. Authorities cited serious breaches of contractual obligations that compromised the registry's functioning and harmed state interests.

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RFI Afrique

“En Conseil des ministres, le gouvernement en effet a acté jeudi la résiliation du contrat liant l'État à Interchipping Service LLC, une société basée aux Emirats Arabunis”

RFI Monde

“Direction le Gabon maintenant où les autorités ont décidé de rompre, avec son partenaire chargé de l'immatriculation des navires réunies.”

RFI Afrique

“la décision gabonaisse intervient en effet au moment où des pressions internationales...”

RFI Monde

“Direction le Gabon maintenant où les autorités ont décidé de rompre, avec son partenaire chargé de l'immatriculation des navires réunies. une société basée aux Emirats Arabunis très décriée.”

RFI Afrique

“la décision gabonaisse intervient en effet au moment où des pressions internationales... de l'état gabonais. 6 ans après la conclusion de ce contrat, Interchipping Service LCC affirme avoir immatriculé sous Pavillon Gabonais 400 navires dans les standards fondés sur la transparence, la conformité et l'efficacité. Durant la transition, ce contrat aurait généré environ 1 milliard de francs et failes états gabonais.”

RFI Monde

“Mais ses avantages contrastent avec les critiques croissantes visant le pavillon gavonné. Le pays est notamment soupçonné d'être devenu un pavillon de complaisance pour une flotte fantôme accusée de contourner les sanctions internationales contre le pétrole russe.”

RFI Afrique

“croissantes visant le Pavillon Gabonais. Le pays est notamment soupçonné d'être devenue”

RFI Afrique

“croissantes visant le Pavillon Gabonais. Le pays est notamment soupçonné d'être devenue électorale en vue de la présidentielle de janvier 2027, l'INEQ refusait de reconnaître les nouveaux dirigeants du parti”

Haberturk Radyo

“again, what I saw in the news about Lithium, you know, especially in battery technologies”

ICI Radio-Canada

“nous fait peur de vivre ça. Oui, évidemment. de toutes les femmes.”

Radio Itatiaia Brazil

“aqueles que estão interagindo aqui com a gente obrigado de coração viu”

RFI Afrique

“atteintes aux intérêts de l'État gabonais. Six ans après la conclusion,”

RFI Monde

“liant l'État à Intershaping Service LLC, une société basée aux Émirats arabes unis. La décision gabonaise intervient au moment où de pressions internationales croissantes s'exercent sur le pays à cause du pavillon gabonais.”

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