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Petrouchka Thierry: Gabon's 'Mother of the handicapped'

Petrouchka Thierry: Gabon's 'Mother of the handicapped'

This 24-year-old sister to an autistic brother is on a mission to help any child living with a disability, drawing inspiration from the social commitment of Gabon's former First Lady, the late Édith Lucie Bongo.

Sibang Arboretum: How Libreville's lungs are under threat

Sibang Arboretum: How Libreville's lungs are under threat

The disappearance of three native forests at the Gabonese capital and the systemic exploitation of its last surviving span of green have led environmental activists to make a now-or-never attempt to avert an impending ecological disaster.

Donald Itsoga: Gabon's king of eco-decoration

Donald Itsoga: Gabon's king of eco-decoration

When it comes to decorative art, Donald Itsoga could be described as naturist or ecological. For the most part, the objects and decorations he creates are made from plant leaves, whose shapes and colors are sure to charm.

Boulingui: Gabon's 'accidental' super chef

Boulingui: Gabon's 'accidental' super chef

Régis Boulingui started as a dishwasher and now runs three restaurants and hopes to give people hope through his African dishes.

Spray painter Divassa brings colour to the streets of Gabon's capital

Spray painter Divassa brings colour to the streets of Gabon's capital

Régis Divassa is using graffiti to bring colour back to the walls of Libreville, but also to change the image of his country.