THE TRUTH ABOUT: Omar bongo - Caught on Camera

In 1999, an ecologist walked 2,000 miles through the Central African rainforest: The expedition led to 13 new national parks in Gabon

Ecologist Mike Fay undertook a remarkable 2,000-mile journey across Central Africa, meticulously documenting the wildlife and examining the impact of human activities. His extensive research unveiled the integrity of ecosystems that are increasingly threatened by expansion. By sharing his discoveries with Gabon's President Omar Bongo, Fay played a pivotal role…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Gabon court sentences former first lady and president's son to 20 years in prison

Gabon's former first lady and her son have been sentenced in absentia to 20 years in prison

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Wife and son of ex-Gabon ruler sentenced to 20 years in prison over 'corruption' case

Noureddin Bongo and his mother Sylvia say they have been convicted in a ‘show trial’ after being tortured in detention in Gabon

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025

Junta Chief Frontrunner As Gabon Holds First Election Since 2023 Coup

Gabonese voters began casting ballots on Saturday in a presidential election with eight candidates that is widely expected to make junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema the oil-rich central African country's first elected leader since his 2023 coup.

International Business Times · Apr 12, 2025

Gabon’s first election after collapse of Bongo dynasty: What’s at stake?

Military head Oligui Nguema is the strongest candidate, but his ties to the old government have led to criticism.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2025

Gabon elections: why a landmark vote won’t bring real change

The upcoming elections in Gabon will test whether the country is on a firm democratic footing, or whether it will be business as usual with military men in control, but under the guise of democratic choice.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025

French court rejects corruption charges against daughter of Gabon's ex-president

A French court on Monday cleared the eldest daughter of Gabon's former leader Omar Bongo of accepting bribes to help secure public contracts in the country.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 22, 2024

The downfall of France's African empire

Before his sudden demise, the shadowy Wagner Group leader helped unravel 60 years of French domination in Africa

Salon · Oct 22, 2023

Coup in Gabon: On the trends in Africa

In Africa, traditional regimes are coming under increased pressure from within and a generation of risk-taking generals are making swift moves to grab power

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Gabon coup has been years in the making: 3 key factors that ended the Bongo dynasty

The recent military intervention that put an end to the Bongo family’s 56-year hold on power in Gabon has been many years in the making.

The Conversation · Sep 5, 2023