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

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

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

Gabon, Afreximbank Sign $3.8 Billion Accord on Manganese, Gold - BloombergGabon, Afreximbank Sign $3.8 Billion Accord on Manganese, Gold  Bloomberg

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

Gabon Holds General Elections Today to Elect New President - - News On AIRGabon Holds General Elections Today to Elect New President -  News On AIR

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

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

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

Junta chief frontrunner as Gabon holds first election since 2023 coup - The HinduJunta chief frontrunner as Gabon holds first election since 2023 coup  The Hindu

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

Voters in Gabon choose a new president in the first election since the 2023 coup - Times of IndiaVoters in Gabon choose a new president in the first election since the 2023 coup  Times of India

#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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gabon secures $3.8 billion Afreximbank pact for gold, manganese and energy projects - Business Insider AfricaGabon secures $3.8 billion Afreximbank pact for gold, manganese and energy projects  Business Insider Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Oil India to start production from Gabon block next fiscal - MintOil India to start production from Gabon block next fiscal  Mint

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

Gabon’s Junta Gets Direct Access to $620 Million Timber Industry - MintGabon’s Junta Gets Direct Access to $620 Million Timber Industry  Mint

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

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 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

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

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

Gabon’s coup leader wins presidency in first election since military takeover - CNNGabon’s coup leader wins presidency in first election since military takeover  CNN

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

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

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

GIEWS Country Brief: Gabon: 22-May-2025 - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: Gabon: 22-May-2025  ReliefWeb

Gabon forward Aaron Bupenza dies following fall from 11th floor of building - Mathrubhumi EnglishGabon forward Aaron Bupenza dies following fall from 11th floor of building  Mathrubhumi English

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

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

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

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

Support for participatory, inclusive and human rights-based constitutional and institutional reforms to contribute to a rapid return to a sustainable constitutional order and prevent electoral violence in Gabon (DEMGAB) - International IDEASupport for participatory, inclusive and human rights-based constitutional and institutional reforms to contribute to a rapid return to a sustainable constitutional order and prevent electoral violence in Gabon (DEMGAB)  International IDEA

Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema and AfDB’s Akinwumi Adesina Inaugurate Water Pumping Station for Greater Libreville - African Development Bank GroupGabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema and AfDB’s Akinwumi Adesina Inaugurate Water Pumping Station for Greater Libreville  African Development Bank Group

Gabon Economic Update 2024: Designing Fiscal Policies for Sustainable Forestry - World BankGabon Economic Update 2024: Designing Fiscal Policies for Sustainable Forestry  World Bank

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

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

African Union lifts sanctions against Gabon after political transition review - France 24African Union lifts sanctions against Gabon after political transition review  France 24

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

African Union ends Gabon suspension after Oligui election - africanews.comAfrican Union ends Gabon suspension after Oligui election  africanews.com

French mining group digs in as Gabon tightens grip on manganese exports - RFIFrench mining group digs in as Gabon tightens grip on manganese exports  RFI

Gabon: Military leaders give up power - Global VoicesGabon: Military leaders give up power  Global Voices

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 Approves New Constitution in Historic Referendum - Adda247Gabon Approves New Constitution in Historic Referendum  Adda247

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

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

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

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

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

India appoints VSDL Surendra as High Commissioner to Gabon - ANI NewsIndia appoints VSDL Surendra as High Commissioner to Gabon  ANI News

Gabon election challenger says coup leaders should go 'back to barracks' - ReutersGabon election challenger says coup leaders should go 'back to barracks'  Reuters

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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

Gabon forward dies following fall from 11th floor of building - ESPN IndiaGabon forward dies following fall from 11th floor of building  ESPN India

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

Gabon votes 'yes' to new constitution - Times of IndiaGabon votes 'yes' to new constitution  Times of India

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

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

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 votes in referendum on new constitution after military coup last year - Al JazeeraGabon votes in referendum on new constitution after military coup last year  Al Jazeera

Gabon Eurobonds Rally After Coup Leader Wins Presidential Vote - BloombergGabon Eurobonds Rally After Coup Leader Wins Presidential Vote  Bloomberg

Gabon dispatches government ministers to encourage voter registrations - VOA - Voice of America English NewsGabon dispatches government ministers to encourage voter registrations  VOA - Voice of America English News

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

Gabon: Will the election bring change? - Global Bar MagazineGabon: Will the election bring change?  Global Bar Magazine

Gabon to swear in ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema as president - France 24Gabon to swear in ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema as president  France 24

Oil-Rich Gabon Picks New Economy Minister to Tackle Debt Woes - BloombergOil-Rich Gabon Picks New Economy Minister to Tackle Debt Woes  Bloomberg

Eramet to work with Gabon despite manganese exports ban - Mining TechnologyEramet to work with Gabon despite manganese exports ban  Mining Technology

Gabon transfers wife and son of former President Bongo to house arrest - ReutersGabon transfers wife and son of former President Bongo to house arrest  Reuters