Gabon: Former President’s wife and son in house arrest pending trial
Wife and son of former Gabon’s President Ali Bongo have been transferred from prison to house arrest, awaiting trial on alleged corruption charges, local media […]
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Gabon’s Transitional Chapter Closes as PM Ndong Sima Bows Out with Honour
In a move steeped in symbolism and constitutional adherence, Gabon’s transitional Prime Minister, Raymond Ndong Sima, formally submitted his resignation on Sunday, May 4, marking […]
King Mohammed VI represented at investiture ceremony of Gabon’s President-elect
King Mohammed VI of Morocco was represented at the investiture ceremony of President-elect of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, by Speaker of the House of […]
Gabon Reinstated into African Union After ‘Generally Successful’ Political Transition
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has officially reinstated on April 30 Gabon into its fold, lifting all sanctions following a favourable review […]
Gabonese Footballer Boupendza Mourned After Fatal Fall in China at Age 28
The sudden death of Gabon international Aaron Boupendza at the age of 28 has been announced by the Gabonese Football Federation (Fegafoot) on April 16, […]
Gabon: General Brice Oligui Nguema Wins Presidency in Landslide Vote
A seven-year presidential mandate has been awarded to General Brice Oligui Nguema following a decisive electoral victory in Gabon, according to provisional results released by […]
Gabon: First Post-Coup Presidential Vote to be Held Saturday, Military Leader Oligui Nguema Favored to Win
Gabon will hold a pivotal presidential election this Saturday, the first since a military coup in 2023 ended more than half a century of dynastic […]
‘Rassemblement des Bâtisseurs’ Gains Momentum Ahead of Gabon’s Presidential Election
As Gabon gears up for its presidential election on April 12, 2025, the Rassemblement des Bâtisseurs (RDB) movement, led by transitional President Brice Clotaire Oligui […]
Gabon’s Oligui Nguema to run for presidential elections in April
Gabon’s interim president Brice Oligui Nguema will run for the presidential elections due next month in the oil rich country. Oligui Nguema was appointed as […]
Four Candidates Approved for Gabon’s Presidential Election, 19 Rejected
In the lead-up to Gabon’s presidential election on 12 April 2025, only four out of the 23 candidates who submitted their applications were deemed eligible […]