China deepens ties with Africa’s second-largest manganese ore producer as Beijing seeks greater mining access and expands security cooperation

Business Insider AfricaAdekunle Agbetiloye · 6 November 2026 at 18:21

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.
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