Only about one in 10 citizens say the government is doing a good job of reducing crime. Key findings Almost two-thirds (64%) of Gabonese said they had felt unsafe while walking in their neighbourhood at least once during the previous year. More than four in 10 (44%) said they had feared crime in their home. Urban residents and poor citizens were far more likely to report these experiences of insecurity than rural and better-off respondents. About one in 10 citizens (9%) said they had requested police assistance during the previous year. Six times as many (54%) had encountered the police in other situations, such as at checkpoints, during identity checks or traffic stops, or during an investigation. Among citizens who had asked for help from the police, 61% said it was difficult to get the assistance they needed, and 51% said they had to pay a bribe. Among those who...

The last batch of matches fofr Matchday Eight of Africa’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying served up contrasting results on Tuesday evening with group leaders Cote d’Ivoire held by closest opponents Gabon with Benin hitting Lesotho 4-0. Group F leaders Côte d’Ivoire were held 0-0 in Libreville by closest rivals Gabon in a tight, high-stakes contest. Benin thumped Lesotho 4-0 to strengthen their grip on second place in Group C, while Angola beat Mauritius 3-1 in Group D. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Elsewhere, Gambia saw off Burundi 2-0 and Mauritania and South Sudan shared the points in a goalless draw. Mauritania 0-0 South Sudan (Group B) Mauritania and South Sudan cancelled each other out in a physical encounter that brought seven bookings for the visitors. Chances were scarce in Nouakchott, with defences on top and both goalkeepers largely untroubled. Already out of contention, Mauritania...