Gabon Stories

Gabon votes 'yes' to new constitution
DW News  |  Nov 18, 2024

The proposed new constitution limits the presidency to two terms and increases the length of terms from five to seven years.

Gabon votes on new constitution, key step towards democratic rule
Reuters  |  Nov 16, 2024

The new constitution would introduce two-term limits on the presidency, remove the position of prime minister and recognise French as Gabon's working...

Gabon marks year since 'coup of liberation' with celebrations, reform pledges
Reuters  |  Aug 31, 2024

The Gabonese largely welcomed the military's ouster of president Ali Bongo, whose family's poor management of the central African country's oil wealth...

AU summit seeks to raise Africa's voice on global stage
Agency  |  Feb 15, 2024

Some 19 presidential or general elections are scheduled on the continent in 2024, portending more challenges for the AU.

Wife of Gabon's deposed leader Ali Bongo jailed
AFP  |  Oct 12, 2023

The putschists accuse Sylvia Bongo of having manipulated the former president, who is suffering the after-effects of a serious stroke in 2018.

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.