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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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

In Focus Gabon Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery - Africa IntelligenceIn Focus Gabon Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery  Africa Intelligence

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Highlights: Gabon 0-0 Ivory Coast in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights: Gabon 0-0 Ivory Coast in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

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

Gabon elects new president with junta chief frontrunner - The HinduGabon elects new president with junta chief frontrunner  The Hindu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ICJ backs Equatorial Guinea in Gabon islands dispute - DWICJ backs Equatorial Guinea in Gabon islands dispute  DW

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Westminster Group Clarifies Share Price Movement and Gabon Security Fee - TipRanksWestminster Group Clarifies Share Price Movement and Gabon Security Fee  TipRanks

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ:Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon in Tight Battle at the Break - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ:Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon in Tight Battle at the Break  Africa Top Sports

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