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Gabon's main opposition parties field former education minister Albert Ondo Ossa as their presidential candidate in the upcoming election, challenging the incumbent president Ali Bongo Ondimba who seeks a third term.
2023-08-18

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

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

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

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

Protestors set fire to the National Assembly of Gabon in Libreville in response to the disputed presidential election result.
2016-08-31

Both President Ali Bongo Ondimba and his main challenger, former Foreign Minister Jean Ping, say they won yesterday's election for a seven-year term as president. Official results are expected Tuesday.
2016-08-28

The president of Gabon Ali Bongo calls for calm following clashes between police and anti-government protesters and a subsequent attack on an opposition television station.
2012-08-17

The president of Equatorial Guinea and the first lady met the president of Gabon to inaugurate the new Corisco International Airport.
2011-10-10