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

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

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!

Türkiye and Gabon strengthen ties with eight new cooperation agreements - AnewZTürkiye and Gabon strengthen ties with eight new cooperation agreements  AnewZ

Türkiye ready to contribute to Gabon's development program - Yeni SafakTürkiye ready to contribute to Gabon's development program  Yeni Safak

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

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

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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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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

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

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

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

#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

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 - Food and Agriculture OrganizationGabon  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

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

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

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

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

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

Commonwealth lifts Gabon's partial suspension following April presidential vote - africanews.comCommonwealth lifts Gabon's partial suspension following April presidential vote  africanews.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

Gabon 2025 election: 5 things you need to know - DWGabon 2025 election: 5 things you need to know  DW

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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 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’s President Oligui launches new political party - africanews.comGabon’s President Oligui launches new political party  africanews.com

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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

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

Gabon's president says his country open to investment, needs help processing minerals - ReutersGabon's president says his country open to investment, needs help processing minerals  Reuters

News - Forging Stronger Bonds: U.S. and Gabon Complete Joint Exchange Training - DVIDSNews - Forging Stronger Bonds: U.S. and Gabon Complete Joint Exchange Training  DVIDS

Gabon election: Junta chief tipped to win as polls close - DWGabon election: Junta chief tipped to win as polls close  DW

Gabon ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema becomes president - DWGabon ex-junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema becomes president  DW

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

Gabon gets $3.2bn loan to build power stations, railway and factories - Global Construction ReviewGabon gets $3.2bn loan to build power stations, railway and factories  Global Construction Review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gabon starts voting in 1st presidential election since 2023 coup - XinhuaGabon starts voting in 1st presidential election since 2023 coup  Xinhua

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 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

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Bongo family accuses Gabonese authorities of torture in French court - RFIBongo family accuses Gabonese authorities of torture in French court  RFI

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