[Published: Wednesday April 21 2010]
Gabon oil strike causes shortages
Libreville, 16 April-(ANA)-Gabon's main oil workers' union has begun a strike which is seen as a big test for new President Ali Ben Bongo.
The strike has brought public transport in the capital Libreville to a standstill and could lead to significant cuts in oil production.
The unions are unhappy at labour regulations and want restrictions on the use of foreign workers.
Gabon is one of Africa's main oil producers but is trying to diversify away from oil as revenues from it fall.
There have been reports of shortages at petrol stations and people stockpiling fuel.
"The strike will be tough and could be long," said Onep union Secretary General Guy Roger Aurat Reteno, reports the AFP news agency.(ANA)
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