Cautious optimism over Gabon election plan
Some in Gabon have welcomed the junta’s announcement of a provisional two-year transitional period which should result in elections in 2025. Louis Gaston Mayila, leader of Gabon’s opposition UPNR…
Court gives green light to Gabon president’s appointees
Gabon’s constitutional court has rejected a request from a lawyer and several political parties to annul the presidential decree appointing members of the country’s transitional parliament. Since 6 October…
Sister of deposed Gabon president to face trial in France – reports
Pascaline Bongo, the sister of Gabon’s deposed President Ali Bongo, will reportedly face trial in France in January 2024, on suspicion of corruption. She is accused of facilitating public contracts…
Gabon coup leader lobbies for lifting of sanctions
Gabon’s coup leader has held talks with Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso as he seeks to end sanctions imposed on the country. Gen Brice Oligui Nguema said his visit…
Gabon Junta Says Ousted President Bongo Now ‘Free To Move About’
Gabon’s military leaders have announced an end to deposed President Ali Bongo’s house arrest, saying he’s now “free to move about”. In a communique read on state TV on…
Gabon Junta Leader Meets Opposition Candidate
Gabon’s military leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema has met the opposition candidate Albert Ondo Ossa as part of consultations on rebuilding the country. Mr Ossa was the main challenger to…
Gabon Coup Leader to be Sworn in as Interim President
Gen Nguema has said he won’t rush to return the country to civilian ruleImage caption: Gen Nguema has said he won’t rush to return the country to civilian rule The…
Gabon Coup: Democracy Suspension Only Temporal – Military Chief
Gabon’s new military leader has pledged to return the country to democracy, but has refused to provide a timelines for fresh elections. Gen Brice Oligui Nguema said the country’s…
Gabon Election: President Ali Bongo Seeks Third Term
Polls have opened in the oil-rich central African nation of Gabon where President Ali Bongo – who came to power when his father Omar died in 2009 – is hoping…
(Photo)Gabon woman gives birth outside a hospital
According to this incredible post shared on Facebook, on Thursday, 7 April, this woman gave birth in the open air on the grass outside the regional hospital of Mellen in…
