Gabon

Country Gabon
Capital Libreville
Continent Africa
Currency Central African CFA franc(XAF)
Languages French, Fang, Punu, Myene, Nzebi, French & Mpongwe

Libreville

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Until recently, only two autocratic presidents had ruled Gabon since its independence from France in 1960. The recent president of Gabon, El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba - one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world - had dominated the country's political scene for four decades. President BONGO introduced a nominal multiparty system and a new constitution in the early 1990s. However, allegations of electoral fraud during local elections in 2002-03 and the presidential elections in 2005 exposed the weaknesses of formal political structures in Gabon. President BONGO died in June 2009. New elections in August 2009 brought Ali Ben BONGO, son of the former president, to power. Despite political conditions, a small population, abundant natural resources, and considerable foreign support have helped make Gabon one of the more prosperous and stable African countries. In January 2010, Gabon assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2010-11 term.

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2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Gabon - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Gabon  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Senator Rasha Kelej Received Gabon First Lady for Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025 - The Wire IndiaSenator Rasha Kelej Received Gabon First Lady for Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025  The Wire India

Commonwealth Observer Group report urges institutional reforms in Gabon - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth Observer Group report urges institutional reforms in Gabon  thecommonwealth.org

Gabon’s first election after collapse of Bongo dynasty: What’s at stake? - Al JazeeraGabon’s first election after collapse of Bongo dynasty: What’s at stake?  Al Jazeera

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Gabon Holds General Elections Today to Elect New President - NewsonairGabon Holds General Elections Today to Elect New President  Newsonair

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A Commentary on the Land and Maritime Delimitation and Sovereignty over Islands (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea) (2025) - EJIL: Talk!A Commentary on the Land and Maritime Delimitation and Sovereignty over Islands (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea) (2025)  EJIL: Talk!

Gabon Launches the Emergency Community Development Programme (PUDC): A Bold Step Forward for Rural and Peri-Urban Communities - UNDPGabon Launches the Emergency Community Development Programme (PUDC): A Bold Step Forward for Rural and Peri-Urban Communities  UNDP

BYD Officially Enters the Gabon Market - BYDBYD Officially Enters the Gabon Market  BYD

Four Years in Gabon: A Journey of Partnership, Resilience and Hope - UN Sustainable Development GroupFour Years in Gabon: A Journey of Partnership, Resilience and Hope  UN Sustainable Development Group

21 Indians accused of possessing fake business visas, detained in Gabon - The Times of India21 Indians accused of possessing fake business visas, detained in Gabon  The Times of India

Sovereign Carbon Registry Gabon - Carbon Emission Export/Import - MaerskSovereign Carbon Registry Gabon - Carbon Emission Export/Import  Maersk

Gabon Economic Update 2025: Building and preserving Gabon’s wealth for better livelihoods - World BankGabon Economic Update 2025: Building and preserving Gabon’s wealth for better livelihoods  World Bank

The Doctrine of Intertemporal Law and the Challenge of Decolonising the Law on Territorial and Boundary Issues in Africa: Gabon/Equatorial Guinea at the ICJ - EJIL: Talk!The Doctrine of Intertemporal Law and the Challenge of Decolonising the Law on Territorial and Boundary Issues in Africa: Gabon/Equatorial Guinea at the ICJ  EJIL: Talk!

Gabon swears in ex-military chief Oligui as president - Al JazeeraGabon swears in ex-military chief Oligui as president  Al Jazeera

Japan-Gabon Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Gabon Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

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Sale and Purchase Agreement for strategic sale of Gabon assets to Gabon Oil Company - tullowoil.comSale and Purchase Agreement for strategic sale of Gabon assets to Gabon Oil Company  tullowoil.com

Gabon votes in first presidential election since the 2023 coup - Al JazeeraGabon votes in first presidential election since the 2023 coup  Al Jazeera

AD1037: In Gabon, police are widely seen as corrupt, untrustworthy, and given to abuse - AfrobarometerAD1037: In Gabon, police are widely seen as corrupt, untrustworthy, and given to abuse  Afrobarometer

Gabon elections: why a landmark vote won’t bring real change - The ConversationGabon elections: why a landmark vote won’t bring real change  The Conversation

Conservation education is about people too: Interview with Gabon’s Léa Moussavou - MongabayConservation education is about people too: Interview with Gabon’s Léa Moussavou  Mongabay

International Court of Justice sides with Equatorial Guinea in Gabon island dispute - BBCInternational Court of Justice sides with Equatorial Guinea in Gabon island dispute  BBC

Digital 2025: Gabon - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Gabon  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Gabon - Food and Agriculture OrganizationGabon  Food and Agriculture Organization

Gabon launches new free tourist e-Visa system - VisasNewsGabon launches new free tourist e-Visa system  VisasNews

Open for Business: Gabon Launches Deepwater Exploration Drive - African Energy ChamberOpen for Business: Gabon Launches Deepwater Exploration Drive  African Energy Chamber

Gabon - The code of good conduct for presidential candidates reaches a new goal - International IDEAGabon - The code of good conduct for presidential candidates reaches a new goal  International IDEA

#KeepItOn: authorities in Gabon must safeguard open and secure internet access during elections - Access Now#KeepItOn: authorities in Gabon must safeguard open and secure internet access during elections  Access Now

ICJ backs Equatorial Guinea in Gabon islands dispute - dw.comICJ backs Equatorial Guinea in Gabon islands dispute  dw.com

Gabon breaks ground for data center near capital - Data Center DynamicsGabon breaks ground for data center near capital  Data Center Dynamics

SUEZ and the Gabonese Energy and Water Company (SEEG) have signed a five-year contract to optimize drinking water production and distribution services in Libreville and major cities in Gabon - SUEZ GroupSUEZ and the Gabonese Energy and Water Company (SEEG) have signed a five-year contract to optimize drinking water production and distribution services in Libreville and major cities in Gabon  SUEZ Group

Gabon military leader Brice Oligui Nguema wins presidential election - Al JazeeraGabon military leader Brice Oligui Nguema wins presidential election  Al Jazeera

Gabon: Elections Preparedness 2025 - DREF Operation (MDRGA014) - ReliefWebGabon: Elections Preparedness 2025 - DREF Operation (MDRGA014)  ReliefWeb

Gabon Oil Company CEO Joins AEW 2025 Following Major Asset Acquisition from Tullow Oil - African Energy Week 2025Gabon Oil Company CEO Joins AEW 2025 Following Major Asset Acquisition from Tullow Oil  African Energy Week 2025

How students’ innovation bridged higher education and employment in Gabon - UNESCOHow students’ innovation bridged higher education and employment in Gabon  UNESCO

Tullow completes sale of Gabon assets to the Gabon Oil Company - tullowoil.comTullow completes sale of Gabon assets to the Gabon Oil Company  tullowoil.com

Gabon’s coup leader Oligui Nguema elected president in first election since military takeover - CNNGabon’s coup leader Oligui Nguema elected president in first election since military takeover  CNN

China, Gabon pledge to advance cooperation - CPPCC National CommitteeChina, Gabon pledge to advance cooperation  CPPCC National Committee

Gabon's PP looks tough, but it was justified - GlobalCapitalGabon's PP looks tough, but it was justified  GlobalCapital

Will elections in Gabon lead to change? - Al JazeeraWill elections in Gabon lead to change?  Al Jazeera

Commonwealth observers prepare for pivotal Gabon presidential election - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth observers prepare for pivotal Gabon presidential election  thecommonwealth.org

Gabon launches electoral process for September 27 local and legislative elections - africanews.comGabon launches electoral process for September 27 local and legislative elections  africanews.com

Gabon secures backing for local debt reprofiling, new financing - ReutersGabon secures backing for local debt reprofiling, new financing  Reuters

Can Gabon become a beacon of democratic entrenchment for West and Central Africa? - Atlantic CouncilCan Gabon become a beacon of democratic entrenchment for West and Central Africa?  Atlantic Council

Commonwealth observes new democratic dawn in Gabon - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth observes new democratic dawn in Gabon  thecommonwealth.org

Commonwealth Observer Group commends Gabon's peaceful polls, calls for increased civic participation - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth Observer Group commends Gabon's peaceful polls, calls for increased civic participation  thecommonwealth.org

Explainer: Key issues for investors in Gabon's presidential election - ReutersExplainer: Key issues for investors in Gabon's presidential election  Reuters

Report exposes safety complaints preceding fatal Perenco explosion in Gabon - MongabayReport exposes safety complaints preceding fatal Perenco explosion in Gabon  Mongabay

Guardians of the forest—Gabon’s green resistance - United Nations VolunteersGuardians of the forest—Gabon’s green resistance  United Nations Volunteers

Gabon 2025 election: 5 things you need to know - dw.comGabon 2025 election: 5 things you need to know  dw.com

Gabon courts stand still as magistrates protest working conditions - VOA - Voice of America English NewsGabon courts stand still as magistrates protest working conditions  VOA - Voice of America English News

(Hello Africa) Gabon's election a decisive step toward institutional renewal, says UN official - Xinhua(Hello Africa) Gabon's election a decisive step toward institutional renewal, says UN official  Xinhua

Gabon election: Coup leader Oligui Nguema wins poll by huge margin - BBCGabon election: Coup leader Oligui Nguema wins poll by huge margin  BBC

How The Coup in Gabon Could Lead to Poverty Reduction - The Borgen ProjectHow The Coup in Gabon Could Lead to Poverty Reduction  The Borgen Project

Gabon National Oil Company successfully closes Tullow Oil Gabon asset acquisition - Gunvor GroupGabon National Oil Company successfully closes Tullow Oil Gabon asset acquisition  Gunvor Group

Gabonese voters approves new constitution in referendum - NewsonairGabonese voters approves new constitution in referendum  Newsonair

Gabon: Floods 2024 - DREF Operation (MDRGA013) - ReliefWebGabon: Floods 2024 - DREF Operation (MDRGA013)  ReliefWeb

Gabon heads for April 12 presidential polls in bid to end military rule - Al JazeeraGabon heads for April 12 presidential polls in bid to end military rule  Al Jazeera

Gabon coup leader eyes seven-year mandate in presidential vote - ReutersGabon coup leader eyes seven-year mandate in presidential vote  Reuters

African Union resumes Gabon's membership - XinhuaAfrican Union resumes Gabon's membership  Xinhua

Who are the candidates in Gabon's post-coup presidential election? - RFIWho are the candidates in Gabon's post-coup presidential election?  RFI

Meeting between Foreign Minister IWAYA and Vice President of the Government of the Gabonese Republic BARRO CHAMBRIER - mofa.go.jpMeeting between Foreign Minister IWAYA and Vice President of the Government of the Gabonese Republic BARRO CHAMBRIER  mofa.go.jp

Ill-gotten gains in Gabon: Sherpa joins the case - asso-sherpa.orgIll-gotten gains in Gabon: Sherpa joins the case  asso-sherpa.org

Sociodemographic factors associated with alcohol consumption among men in Gabon: insights from the Gabon demographic and health survey of 2019–2021 - FrontiersSociodemographic factors associated with alcohol consumption among men in Gabon: insights from the Gabon demographic and health survey of 2019–2021  Frontiers

Seminary on institutional reform: Gabon shapes its 5th Republic - International IDEASeminary on institutional reform: Gabon shapes its 5th Republic  International IDEA

Elections 2025: Commonwealth Observer Group in Gabon - thecommonwealth.orgElections 2025: Commonwealth Observer Group in Gabon  thecommonwealth.org

Gabon election: First presidential vote since military coup - BBCGabon election: First presidential vote since military coup  BBC

Parasitic infections during pregnancy in Gabon affect glycosylation patterns of maternal and child antibodies - NatureParasitic infections during pregnancy in Gabon affect glycosylation patterns of maternal and child antibodies  Nature

Gabon hold Côte d’Ivoire, Benin hit four as Angola and Gambia claim vital wins - cafonline.comGabon hold Côte d’Ivoire, Benin hit four as Angola and Gambia claim vital wins  cafonline.com

Gabon’s Minister of Universal Access to Water and Energy Joins AEW 2025 Amid Power Expansion - African Energy Week 2025Gabon’s Minister of Universal Access to Water and Energy Joins AEW 2025 Amid Power Expansion  African Energy Week 2025

Gabon: Presidential candidates commit to a code of conduct for electoral process - International IDEAGabon: Presidential candidates commit to a code of conduct for electoral process  International IDEA

Gabon's elections: CSO monitor violence and disinformation - International IDEAGabon's elections: CSO monitor violence and disinformation  International IDEA

Gabon holds its breath as coup mastermind eyes presidency - BBCGabon holds its breath as coup mastermind eyes presidency  BBC

Gabon votes in first presidential election since coup ended 55-year Bongo dynasty - France 24Gabon votes in first presidential election since coup ended 55-year Bongo dynasty  France 24

Gabon's junta chief wins presidency by landslide, provisional results show - France 24Gabon's junta chief wins presidency by landslide, provisional results show  France 24

Gabon election: Junta chief tipped to win as polls close - dw.comGabon election: Junta chief tipped to win as polls close  dw.com

Gabon to halt manganese exports by 2029 - africanews.comGabon to halt manganese exports by 2029  africanews.com

Gabon election: Why coup leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is embracing democracy - BBCGabon election: Why coup leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is embracing democracy  BBC

Ali Bongo: Gabon's ousted ex-president and family arrive in Angola - BBCAli Bongo: Gabon's ousted ex-president and family arrive in Angola  BBC

Gabon to vote in first presidential election since 2023 coup - ReutersGabon to vote in first presidential election since 2023 coup  Reuters

Gabon's leader Nguema elected president with 90.35% of vote, interior minister says - ReutersGabon's leader Nguema elected president with 90.35% of vote, interior minister says  Reuters

Gabon approves coup leader and ex-PM among candidates for presidential vote - ReutersGabon approves coup leader and ex-PM among candidates for presidential vote  Reuters

World Court backs Equatorial Guinea in islands dispute with Gabon - ReutersWorld Court backs Equatorial Guinea in islands dispute with Gabon  Reuters

Gabon forest cave reveals clues about prehistoric central Africa - Phys.orgGabon forest cave reveals clues about prehistoric central Africa  Phys.org

Gabon coup leader Oligui vows 'democratic renewal' at presidential inauguration - France 24Gabon coup leader Oligui vows 'democratic renewal' at presidential inauguration  France 24

Gabon to hold 1st presidential election since 2023 coup - XinhuaGabon to hold 1st presidential election since 2023 coup  Xinhua

Gabon withdraws from EU fishing agreement after 18 Years - africanews.comGabon withdraws from EU fishing agreement after 18 Years  africanews.com

Advancing Inclusive Development: Policy options for Burkina Faso, Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Niger - UNDPAdvancing Inclusive Development: Policy options for Burkina Faso, Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Niger  UNDP

AUC Chairperson received H.E. Mr. Régis Onanga Ndiaye, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gabon - African UnionAUC Chairperson received H.E. Mr. Régis Onanga Ndiaye, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gabon  African Union

Gabon approves new constitution in referendum - ConstitutionNetGabon approves new constitution in referendum  ConstitutionNet

Fitch says Gabon averted default, regional bond swap not distressed exchange - ReutersFitch says Gabon averted default, regional bond swap not distressed exchange  Reuters

Gabon’s coup leaders have changed the constitution to entrench their power – it’s a growing trend in west Africa - The ConversationGabon’s coup leaders have changed the constitution to entrench their power – it’s a growing trend in west Africa  The Conversation

Brice Oligui Nguema: Gabon's coup leader who stormed to election victory - BBCBrice Oligui Nguema: Gabon's coup leader who stormed to election victory  BBC

Gabon ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema becomes president - dw.comGabon ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema becomes president  dw.com