Central Africa
The Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) Government A Presidential unitary republic whereby the President is the head of state and the Prime Minister is the head of government, of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the President and the Government. Civil wars and militia conflicts have plagued the Republic of Congo. Population 5,542,197 Access to Internet 650,000. 11.7 per cent of the population. Operators in Market No local operators. Offshore companies accept players Online Gambling Legislation Gambling was first regulated in 2005. Online gambling remains unregulated.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Government Government
The politics of the Democratic Republic of Congo takes place in a framework of a republic in transition from a civil war to a semi-presidential republic. The war claimed up to six million lives. It has been widely described as a failed state, unable to meet its citizens’ basic needs. Population 86,727,573 Access to Internet 5,137,271. 5.9 per cent of the population. Operators in Market Unknown
Online Gambling Legislation Gambling has been legal since 2005 but no rules in place over online gambling.
Equatorial Guinea Government Presidential unitary republic whereby the President is both the head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Chamber of People's Representatives. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is Africa’s longest-serving leader and has ruled the former Spanish colony since 1979. He took power in a coup in 1979. Population 1,360,104 Access to Internet 312,704. 23.0 per cent of the population. Operators in Market Tolerated. Online Gambling Legislation
Gambling is legal but online gambling is not regulated.
Gabon Government The President of Gabon is head of state and in effect, also the head of government, since he appoints the prime minister and his cabinet. Gabon is one of the region's more stable countries.
Population 2,228,075 Access to Internet 392,277. 17.6 per cent of the population. Operators in Market Tolerated and popular. Online Gambling Legislation Gambling in Gabon is regulated by the 2005 gambling act but online gambling is unregulated.
Sao Tome and Principe Government
Consists of two islands of volcanic origin and a number of smaller islets lying off the coast of Africa. The President of São Tomé and Príncipe is head of state and the Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe is head of government. Population 16,743,859 Access to Internet 9,749,527. 58.2 per cent of the population Operators in Market Tolerated. Offshore companies accept players Online Gambling Legislation Unregulated. The gambling act, enacted in February 2004 in Sao Tome and Principe established a legal framework for licensing, taxing, controlling and overseeing the casino industry on the islands. A casino with a land based license is not permitted to offer online gambling platforms under the licence. There are no restrictions on betting offshore.
Africa: Legislative Tracker Part II features in the January issue of G3
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