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Togo and Gabon officially become members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
2022-06-25

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

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

At least 45 people drown and 60 are missing after a boat carrying Nigerian migrants capsizes and sinks off shore from Libreville, Gabon.
2013-03-21

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

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 agreements with several Asian companies designed to make it rely less on its oil.
2010-08-16