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Gabonese leader Brice Oligui Nguema appoints a new parliament with 98 members, including opposition leaders and pro-Bongo politicians.
2023-10-9

Gabon's military government reopens the country's borders, three days after they were closed.
2023-09-2

Gabonese citizens vote for a president and members of the parliament.
2023-08-26

Gabon, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Ghana and Albania are elected non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the 2022–2023 term.
2021-06-11

Unidentified forces attack two fishing vessels near the Gabonese capital of Libreville and abduct six crewmen (3 Indonesian, 2 Senegalese, and a South Korean). It is the second pirate attack reported this year off the coast of Gabon.
2020-05-3

The government of Gabon quashes a coup d'état by soldiers. The attempt took place while the country's president, Ali Bongo, was undergoing medical treatment in Morocco.
2019-01-7

Large explosions and gunfire are reported in the Gabonese capital Libreville as security forces clash with supporters of opposition presidential candidate Jean Ping protesting the election results indicating a narrow victory by President Ali Bongo Ondimba.
2016-09-1

Police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters in Gabon two days after opposition leader André Mba Obame declares himself president.
2011-01-28

One of the largest hauls of illegal chimpanzee and gorilla parts is seized by officials in Gabon.
2011-01-20

Gabon signs over US$4 billion of contracts with Indian and Singaporean companies for infrastructure projects, on the eve of the country's 50th anniversary since independence.
2010-08-14