Gabon - Independence, Economy, Wildlife
Gabon - Independence, Economy, Wildlife: Gabon favoured close relations with France and the continued use of French language and culture. It opposed political ties with the other states of sub-Saharan Africa, however, because of dissatisfaction with the previous federation and a desire to develop its natural resources for its own benefit. Attempts by the republic’s first president, Léon M’ba, to institute a single-party regime provoked a rebellion by young military officers in February 1964. But M’ba, who had strong backing from French economic interests, was restored to power by Frenc...
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