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Gabon’s kobé-kobé mega project: a bold leap beyond oil dependency

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The launch of the Kobé-Kobé deep-water port construction marks one of Gabon’s most ambitious undertakings in recent years. Tied to the Belinga iron ore deposit, a new railway line, and the upcoming Booué hydroelectric dam, this integrated industrial and logistics hub signals a strategic shift toward reducing oil dependence and boosting local resource processing.

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