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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Introduction

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 - Wikipedia
Gabon - CIA World Fact Book
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Gabon election challenger says coup leaders should go 'back to barracks' - ReutersGabon election challenger says coup leaders should go 'back to barracks'  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

Outrage as China club plays hours after Gabon striker Boupendza's death - TRT WorldOutrage as China club plays hours after Gabon striker Boupendza's death  TRT World

Karnataka's Hakkipikki tribe members ordered to leave Gabon over fraudulent documents - Hindustan TimesKarnataka's Hakkipikki tribe members ordered to leave Gabon over fraudulent documents  Hindustan Times

Coup leader favourite in presidential race as Gabon goes to the polls - The GuardianCoup leader favourite in presidential race as Gabon goes to the polls  The Guardian

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Coup Leader Is Favored in Gabon Election After Ruling Family’s Fall - The New York TimesCoup Leader Is Favored in Gabon Election After Ruling Family’s Fall  The New York Times

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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

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

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Gabon soccer federation says striker Aaron Boupendza has died after falling from a building in China - Yahoo SportsGabon soccer federation says striker Aaron Boupendza has died after falling from a building in China  Yahoo Sports

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