Gabon

Deposed former Gabonese president declares hunger strike

Published on: May 15, 2024
10:23

Libreville, May 15 (Prensa Latina) The deposed former Gabonese president, Ali Bongo, announced the start of a hunger strike in protest against the alleged acts of torture and kidnapping against him and his family, by the military authorities that govern his country.

Cuba expresses willingness to strengthen relations with Gabon

Published on: March 26, 2024
17:32

Havana, Mar 26 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) on Tuesday expressed its country's commitment to continue strengthening cooperation and friendship ties with Gabon, as announced by MINREX on the occasion of Tuesday's 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Former Gabonese first lady imprisoned amid corruption allegation

Published on: October 14, 2023
08:10

Libreville, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) Former Gabonese First Lady, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, has been incarcerated at the central prison in Libreville, Gabon. She had been under house arrest since the military coup in late August, which accused her of embezzling public funds.

Crimes charged against close associates of former Gabonese president

Published on: September 20, 2023
13:22

Libreville, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Gabonese military authorities arrested several ministers in the government of former president Ali Bongo and one of his sons, accused of high treason and active corruption, the capital's Prosecutor's Office informed today.

Congo and Angola hold political consultations on Gabon

Published on: August 31, 2023
14:11

Brazaville, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The President of Congo, Denis Sassou-N'Guesso, received his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, who traveled to this country to hold political consultations on the situation in Gabon.

The UN expresses alarm over the events in Gabon

Published on: August 31, 2023
07:47

United Nations, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The UN is alarmed by the recent events in Gabon, the worsening of the political situation in Africa and its impact on the humanitarian needs of its populations.

UN calls for peaceful, inclusive and credible elections in Gabon

Published on: August 15, 2023
08:56

United Nations, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations urged political stockholders in Gabon to ensure a peaceful, inclusive and credible electoral process as the pre-election campaign begins.

Gabon’s Vice President arrived in Cuba on official visit.

Published on: May 25, 2023
17:51

Havana, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Gabon’s Vice President Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda on Thursday arrived in Cuba for her first official visit.

159 Cuban healthcare professionals arrive in Gabon

Published on: April 12, 2021
15:13

Havana, Apr 12 (Prensa Latina) A group of 159 Cuban healthcare professionals arrived in Gabon to join the Henry Reeve medical brigade that provides services in the African country, Cuba's Foreign Ministry informed on Monday.

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