Gabon

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

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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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Six months after coup, Gabon leader faces mixed record - The HinduSix months after coup, Gabon leader faces mixed record  The Hindu

Central African bloc lifts Gabon sanctions - CGTNCentral African bloc lifts Gabon sanctions  CGTN

Central African bloc lifts Gabon sanctions - ReutersCentral African bloc lifts Gabon sanctions  Reuters

French Court of Cassation to rule on Gabon “wedding gift” case - GARFrench Court of Cassation to rule on Gabon “wedding gift” case  GAR

Gabon-flagged vessel with Indian crew comes under drone attack in Red Sea - The Indian ExpressGabon-flagged vessel with Indian crew comes under drone attack in Red Sea  The Indian Express

Photos: Hundreds celebrate in Gabon’s capital after soldiers seize power - Al Jazeera EnglishPhotos: Hundreds celebrate in Gabon’s capital after soldiers seize power  Al Jazeera English

Gabon: Nomination of former president of Constitutional court sparks controversy - Africanews EnglishGabon: Nomination of former president of Constitutional court sparks controversy  Africanews English

Gabon's Balancing Act - Council on Foreign RelationsGabon's Balancing Act  Council on Foreign Relations

Tungay Mebiame from Gabon to referee Stade Malien vs Dreams FC Confederation Cup quarter final game - Ghana Football AssociationTungay Mebiame from Gabon to referee Stade Malien vs Dreams FC Confederation Cup quarter final game  Ghana Football Association

Transition timeline: How will Gabon return to democratic rule? - Anadolu Agency | EnglishTransition timeline: How will Gabon return to democratic rule?  Anadolu Agency | English

Gabon junta promises free elections in August 2025 - FRANCE 24 EnglishGabon junta promises free elections in August 2025  FRANCE 24 English

Gabon-flagged vessel with 25 Indians on board suffers drone attack in Red Sea: Navy - The Times of IndiaGabon-flagged vessel with 25 Indians on board suffers drone attack in Red Sea: Navy  The Times of India

WTO | 2023 News items - Gabon formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - WTO Latest NewsWTO | 2023 News items - Gabon formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  WTO Latest News

'Signal to investors': Gabon junta goes for broke with $1.3 bil Assala oil pre-emption - S&P Global'Signal to investors': Gabon junta goes for broke with $1.3 bil Assala oil pre-emption  S&P Global

Military Coup d'Etat in Gabon - United States Department of State - Department of StateMilitary Coup d'Etat in Gabon - United States Department of State  Department of State

BW Energy provides update on Dussafu drilling progress offshore Gabon - Offshore magazineBW Energy provides update on Dussafu drilling progress offshore Gabon  Offshore magazine

Gabon elections: Junta plans post-Bongo polls for 2025 - BBC.comGabon elections: Junta plans post-Bongo polls for 2025  BBC.com

Coup in Gabon: On the trends in Africa - The HinduCoup in Gabon: On the trends in Africa  The Hindu

Gabon to buy Carlyle's oil business, preempting $1.3 bln sale - ReutersGabon to buy Carlyle's oil business, preempting $1.3 bln sale  Reuters

Gabon to take over Carlyle's Assala oil assets in deal that preempts sale: sources - S&P GlobalGabon to take over Carlyle's Assala oil assets in deal that preempts sale: sources  S&P Global

Gabon celebrates $1.3 bil Assala oil deal, but questions linger over financing - S&P GlobalGabon celebrates $1.3 bil Assala oil deal, but questions linger over financing  S&P Global

Gabon announces $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation - Down To Earth MagazineGabon announces $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation  Down To Earth Magazine

Demonstrations in Gabon as Regional Blocs Bloc Maintain Sanctions Against Junta - Voice of America - VOA NewsDemonstrations in Gabon as Regional Blocs Bloc Maintain Sanctions Against Junta  Voice of America - VOA News

Gabon: transition timetable Sparks Debate - Africanews EnglishGabon: transition timetable Sparks Debate  Africanews English

After the coup in Gabon, we are in between joy and hope, say country’s Bishops. - Vatican News - EnglishAfter the coup in Gabon, we are in between joy and hope, say country’s Bishops.  Vatican News - English

Gabon coup: Army seizes power from Ali Bongo and puts him in house arrest - BBC.comGabon coup: Army seizes power from Ali Bongo and puts him in house arrest  BBC.com

Gabon president calls for help after ouster in country’s first coup - Al Jazeera EnglishGabon president calls for help after ouster in country’s first coup  Al Jazeera English

Gabon Independence Day 2023: Know the History Behind Gabon Country Freedom - Jagran JoshGabon Independence Day 2023: Know the History Behind Gabon Country Freedom  Jagran Josh

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan flags off Gabon's first Agri-SEZ Project - PIBShri Dharmendra Pradhan flags off Gabon's first Agri-SEZ Project  PIB

A ‘coup’ in Gabon: Who, what and why? - Al Jazeera EnglishA ‘coup’ in Gabon: Who, what and why?  Al Jazeera English

World reaction to the military coup in Gabon - Al Jazeera EnglishWorld reaction to the military coup in Gabon  Al Jazeera English

US Official Says Gabon's Return to Civilian Rule Is Vital - Voice of America - VOA NewsUS Official Says Gabon's Return to Civilian Rule Is Vital  Voice of America - VOA News

UN chief 'firmly condemns' Gabon coup, notes reports of election abuses - UN NewsUN chief 'firmly condemns' Gabon coup, notes reports of election abuses  UN News

Military officers seize power in Gabon, threatening an African dynasty - The Times of IndiaMilitary officers seize power in Gabon, threatening an African dynasty  The Times of India

One family has led Gabon for 55 years. Can this election bring a new era? - Al Jazeera EnglishOne family has led Gabon for 55 years. Can this election bring a new era?  Al Jazeera English

Gabon coup leaders to meet and decide Bongo fate, new leader - Al Jazeera EnglishGabon coup leaders to meet and decide Bongo fate, new leader  Al Jazeera English

Into the wild in Gabon, Africa's 'last Eden' - Financial TimesInto the wild in Gabon, Africa's 'last Eden'  Financial Times

Gabon military government appoints former opposition leader as interim PM - Al Jazeera EnglishGabon military government appoints former opposition leader as interim PM  Al Jazeera English

US Ambassador Meets With Gabon Coup Leader - Voice of America - VOA NewsUS Ambassador Meets With Gabon Coup Leader  Voice of America - VOA News

Gabon authorities suspend 3 French broadcasters, block internet during elections - Committee to Protect JournalistsGabon authorities suspend 3 French broadcasters, block internet during elections  Committee to Protect Journalists

Gabon | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateGabon | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Gabon coup another blow to French interests in Africa: Expert - Anadolu AgencyGabon coup another blow to French interests in Africa: Expert  Anadolu Agency

Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema vows free elections - but no date - BBC.comGabon coup leader Brice Nguema vows free elections - but no date  BBC.com

Gabon Coup Leader Visits Cameroon to Press for End to CEMAC Sanctions - Voice of America - VOA NewsGabon Coup Leader Visits Cameroon to Press for End to CEMAC Sanctions  Voice of America - VOA News

New World Bank Gabon Economic Update Highlights the Importance of Pro-Poor Fuel subsidy reforms for a Green and ... - World Bank GroupNew World Bank Gabon Economic Update Highlights the Importance of Pro-Poor Fuel subsidy reforms for a Green and ...  World Bank Group

What to Know About Gabon's Coup - United States Institute of PeaceWhat to Know About Gabon's Coup  United States Institute of Peace

Gabon coup has been years in the making: 3 key factors that ended the Bongo dynasty - The ConversationGabon coup has been years in the making: 3 key factors that ended the Bongo dynasty  The Conversation

Coup in Gabon: Is governance in Francophone Africa falling like dominoes? - The Indian ExpressCoup in Gabon: Is governance in Francophone Africa falling like dominoes?  The Indian Express

Gabon coup: Military officers say they're seizing power after President Ali Bongo wins third term | Mint - MintGabon coup: Military officers say they're seizing power after President Ali Bongo wins third term | Mint  Mint

Central African bloc suspends Gabon's membership after coup - Anadolu Agency | EnglishCentral African bloc suspends Gabon's membership after coup  Anadolu Agency | English

New Gabon President Gets Show of Support in Congo Trip - Voice of America - VOA NewsNew Gabon President Gets Show of Support in Congo Trip  Voice of America - VOA News

Coup d’État in Gabon: Oil, champagne, and China’s geopolitical opportunity - The InterpreterCoup d’État in Gabon: Oil, champagne, and China’s geopolitical opportunity  The Interpreter

Internet blackout continues in Gabon amid delays in release of election results - Anadolu AgencyInternet blackout continues in Gabon amid delays in release of election results  Anadolu Agency

Gabon's Military Junta Says It Will Invest Recovered Wealth From Ousted Bongo Government - Voice of America - VOA NewsGabon's Military Junta Says It Will Invest Recovered Wealth From Ousted Bongo Government  Voice of America - VOA News

Gabon President Bongo detained in coup attempt after winning third term - Al Jazeera EnglishGabon President Bongo detained in coup attempt after winning third term  Al Jazeera English

General Nguema appointed transitional president of Gabon following coup - Anadolu AgencyGeneral Nguema appointed transitional president of Gabon following coup  Anadolu Agency

What does Gabon’s coup mean regionally and internationally? - Al Jazeera EnglishWhat does Gabon’s coup mean regionally and internationally?  Al Jazeera English

Gabon: Latest in a series of coups in Africa - Anadolu AgencyGabon: Latest in a series of coups in Africa  Anadolu Agency

Gabon's Government Threatens Arrests Over Money Collected for Work Not Performed - Voice of America - VOA NewsGabon's Government Threatens Arrests Over Money Collected for Work Not Performed  Voice of America - VOA News

Gabon coup: Bongo's rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances - The ConversationGabon coup: Bongo's rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances  The Conversation

The USA’s removal of Uganda, Niger, Gabon and the Central African Republic from the AGOA has only a limited impact - CredendoThe USA’s removal of Uganda, Niger, Gabon and the Central African Republic from the AGOA has only a limited impact  Credendo

General Nguema sworn in as Gabon's transitional president - Anadolu AgencyGeneral Nguema sworn in as Gabon's transitional president  Anadolu Agency

African Union suspends Gabon’s membership after military coup - Al Jazeera EnglishAfrican Union suspends Gabon’s membership after military coup  Al Jazeera English

Gabon coup leader: No rush to elections and ‘the same mistakes’ - Al Jazeera EnglishGabon coup leader: No rush to elections and ‘the same mistakes’  Al Jazeera English

Mutineers in Gabon appoint a military leader after detaining the president, alleging corruption - The Associated PressMutineers in Gabon appoint a military leader after detaining the president, alleging corruption  The Associated Press

Gabon seeks to preempt $1.3 bln sale of Carlyle's oil business -sources - ReutersGabon seeks to preempt $1.3 bln sale of Carlyle's oil business -sources  Reuters

Resource-rich Gabon fails to share wealth with public - Anadolu AgencyResource-rich Gabon fails to share wealth with public  Anadolu Agency

Gabon: curfew maintained but relaxed - Africanews EnglishGabon: curfew maintained but relaxed  Africanews English

Gabon's military coup: What led to President Ali Bongo Ondimba's ouster? EXPLAINED - India TV NewsGabon's military coup: What led to President Ali Bongo Ondimba's ouster? EXPLAINED  India TV News

Simple guide to the Gabon coup - BBC.comSimple guide to the Gabon coup  BBC.com

Events in Gabon - United States Department of State - Department of StateEvents in Gabon - United States Department of State  Department of State

Gabon junta sets August 2025 as 'indicative' election date - ReutersGabon junta sets August 2025 as 'indicative' election date  Reuters

M&P's Assala deal would solidify its Gabon position, but coup casts uncertainty - S&P GlobalM&P's Assala deal would solidify its Gabon position, but coup casts uncertainty  S&P Global

What Caused the Military Coup in Gabon? - Northeastern UniversityWhat Caused the Military Coup in Gabon?  Northeastern University

Gabon junta eyes two-year transition period before holding elections - FRANCE 24 EnglishGabon junta eyes two-year transition period before holding elections  FRANCE 24 English

Gabon's military regime announces August 2025 elections - Le MondeGabon's military regime announces August 2025 elections  Le Monde

Central African States Suspend Gabon's Membership, Call for Return to Constitutional Order - Voice of America - VOA NewsCentral African States Suspend Gabon's Membership, Call for Return to Constitutional Order  Voice of America - VOA News

‘Family affair’: Gabon opposition lambasts coup, claims election victory - Al Jazeera English‘Family affair’: Gabon opposition lambasts coup, claims election victory  Al Jazeera English

Gabon: Opposition wants to ‘turn the page on the Bongos’ in Aug 26 vote - Al Jazeera EnglishGabon: Opposition wants to ‘turn the page on the Bongos’ in Aug 26 vote  Al Jazeera English

The Gabonese Republic National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateThe Gabonese Republic National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained - ReutersGabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained  Reuters

Gabon: how the Bongo family's 56-year rule has hurt the country and divided the opposition - The ConversationGabon: how the Bongo family's 56-year rule has hurt the country and divided the opposition  The Conversation

Gabon army officers announce coup, put president under house arrest - The Economic TimesGabon army officers announce coup, put president under house arrest  The Economic Times

Gabon PM Says Sanctions Could Be Damaging, Military Junta Needs Time - Voice of America - VOA NewsGabon PM Says Sanctions Could Be Damaging, Military Junta Needs Time  Voice of America - VOA News

Gabon: military authorities announce elections for August 2025 - Africanews EnglishGabon: military authorities announce elections for August 2025  Africanews English

Luxurious assets of Gabon's Bongo family in France under the scope - Anadolu Agency | EnglishLuxurious assets of Gabon's Bongo family in France under the scope  Anadolu Agency | English

Gabon junta appoints new prime minister - Anadolu Agency | EnglishGabon junta appoints new prime minister  Anadolu Agency | English

WADA removes National Anti-Doping Organization of Gabon from World Anti-Doping Code non-compliant list - WADAWADA removes National Anti-Doping Organization of Gabon from World Anti-Doping Code non-compliant list  WADA

Gabon coup leaders name Gen Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader - BBC.comGabon coup leaders name Gen Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader  BBC.com

Central African states uphold Gabon's suspension after army coup - Africanews EnglishCentral African states uphold Gabon's suspension after army coup  Africanews English

Gabon cuts internet, imposes curfew amid election voting delays - ReutersGabon cuts internet, imposes curfew amid election voting delays  Reuters

AfDB lifts financial sanctions off Gabon after Bongo removed in coup - Africanews EnglishAfDB lifts financial sanctions off Gabon after Bongo removed in coup  Africanews English

Last-Minute Gabon Voting Rule Change Poses Governance Risk, Experts Say - Voice of America - VOA NewsLast-Minute Gabon Voting Rule Change Poses Governance Risk, Experts Say  Voice of America - VOA News

Gabon’s Bongo family enriched itself over 56 years of kleptocratic rule, spreading its wealth across the world - ICIJ.orgGabon’s Bongo family enriched itself over 56 years of kleptocratic rule, spreading its wealth across the world  ICIJ.org

Genmin secures 20-year permit for Gabon iron ore project - Mining TechnologyGenmin secures 20-year permit for Gabon iron ore project  Mining Technology

Analysts: Gabon Coup Different Than Other Recent African Takeovers - Voice of America - VOA NewsAnalysts: Gabon Coup Different Than Other Recent African Takeovers  Voice of America - VOA News

Gabon Maintains Climate Pace After The Coup - ForbesGabon Maintains Climate Pace After The Coup  Forbes

Gabon's new prime minister outlines plans for national dialogue - Africanews EnglishGabon's new prime minister outlines plans for national dialogue  Africanews English

Gabon coup: How did events unfold? - Africanews EnglishGabon coup: How did events unfold?  Africanews English

Gabon bishop says people show 'sigh of relief' in plans for elections next year - Crux NowGabon bishop says people show 'sigh of relief' in plans for elections next year  Crux Now