Jet skis, jungle hikes and ghost kings: Gabon may be tourists' next obsession

Otangani fishing village, a short boat ride from Gabon's capital, has no running water or electricity but hopes to attract tourists. Would you take a boat, hike through forests and stay in a wooden hut? Welcome to Gabon’s best-kept secret in Africa.( …

Brice Oligui Nguema: Gabon's coup leader eyes election victory

After deposing Gabonese President Ali Bongo two years ago, Gen Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was carried through the streets by his triumphant troops, who chanted "Oligui, président! Oligui, président!". The general certainly appeared to be a man …

Gabon votes in first election since 2023 coup, military leader now frontrunner

Former Kenyan Envoy invited to International Observer Mission for Gabon Elections

30 Ambassador Kananathan, former Envoy for Kenya has been named among the international observers selected to monitor Gabon’s Presidential Elections on April 12. This important vote marks the country’s first electoral process following the ousting of the …

Gabon presidential election: Military ruler Ligui Niguema remains front runner

The Gabon strongman eyeing election victory

Barely eight months before seizing power, Gabon's national news agency, external reported that Oligui Nguema had publicly reaffirmed his loyalty to Ali Bongo's presidency, which had stretched for 14 years. But on 30 August 2023, just hours after …

Gabon 2025 election: 5 things you need to know

Around 860,000 registered voters are expected to vote in Gabon's April 12 presidential election. The crucial polls come 19 months after the military staged a coup and ousted President Ali Bongo from power, ending a political dynasty that lasted 56 …

Destination Gabon: Africa's 'Eden' bids to woo world tourists

Otangani fishing village, a short boat ride from Gabon's capital, has no running water or electricity but hopes to attract tourists. Despite the soft white sands and wildlife of its parks, tourists are few and far between on the Pointe-Denis peninsula …

Francine Baron among Commonwealth group to observe Gabon presidential election

Francine Baron (far right) is part of a Commonwealth Observer Group in Gabon. Photo: Commonwealth SecretariatFormer foreign minister of Dominica, Francine Baron, has been named as part of a Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) that will be observing the …

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. Brice Oligui Nguema, now the transitional …