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U.S. President Joe Biden announces that he will remove Gabon, Niger, Uganda and the Central African Republic from the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade program, because of "gross violations" of human rights and rampant political corruption, effective January 1, 2024.
2023-10-30

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

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

Gabon's president Ali Bongo Ondimba names Julien Nkoghe Bekale as the country's new prime minister after a failed coup that happened five days ago.
2019-01-12

After long delays, voters in Gabon head to the polls for the first time since the controversial 2016 presidential election.
2018-10-6

Ten people are injured following clashes between anti-government protesters and police in Gabon.
2012-08-16

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