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The politics of Gabon takes place in a framework of a republic whereby the president of Gabon is head of state and in effect, also the head of government, since he appoints the prime minister and his cabinet. The government is divided into three branches: the executive headed by the prime minister (although previously grabbed by the president), the legislative that is formed by the two chambers of parliament, and the judicial branch. The judicial branch is technically independent and equal to the two other branches, although in practice, since its judges are appointed by the president, it is beholden to the same president. Since independence the party system is dominated by the conservative Gabonese Democratic Party.
Former President Omar Bongo Ondimba
In March 1991 a new constitution was adopted. Among its provisions are a Western-style bill of rights, the creation of the National Council of Democracy that also oversees the guarantee of those rights and a governmental advisory board which deals with economic and social issues. Multi-party legislative elections were held in 1990-91 even though opposition parties had not been declared formally legal.
The politicsofGabon takes place in a framework of a republic whereby the president ofGabon is head of state and in effect, also the head of government...
Gabon (/ɡəˈbɒn/ gə-BON; French pronunciation: [ɡabɔ̃] ; Sangu: Ngabu), officially the Gabonese Republic (French: République gabonaise), is a country on...
Little is known of the history ofGabon before European contact. Bantu migrants settled the area beginning in the 14th century. Portuguese explorers and...
following the coup d'état four days after the 2023 general election. PoliticsofGabon List of legislatures by country Legislative branch "Le nombre de députés...
Gabon has followed a non-aligned policy, advocating dialogue in international affairs and recognizing both parts of divided countries. Since 1973, the...
in Gabon Religion in Gabon Hinduism in Gabon Islam in Gabon World Heritage Sites in Gabon Music ofGabon Sports in Gabon Football in GabonGabon at the...
Before the 2023 Coup d’etat, This article lists political parties in Gabon. Gabon is a one party dominant state with the Gabonese Democratic Party in...
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Gabon face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Except for a period between...
visitors to Gabon must obtain a visa in advance, either from one of the Gabonese diplomatic missions or online, unless if they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt...
The Battle ofGabon (French: Bataille du Gabon), also called the Gabon Campaign (Campagne du Gabon), occurred in November 1940 during World War II. The...
Gentleman ofGabon is the title held by the spouse of the president ofGabon. The current first lady is Zita Nyangue Oligui Nguema, wife of Brice Oligui...
The flag ofGabon (French: drapeau du Gabon) is a tricolour consisting of three horizontal green, yellow and blue bands. Adopted in 1960 to replace the...
The provinces ofGabon are divided into forty-nine departments. The departments are listed below, by province (capitals in parentheses): Komo Department...
démocratique gabonais, PDG) is a political party in Gabon. It was the dominant political party in Gabonese politics from 1961 until 2023, when it was...
is the predominant religion in Gabon, with significant minorities of the adherents of Islam and traditional faiths. Gabon is a secular country and the constitution...
is the capital and largest city ofGabon. Occupying 65 square kilometres (25 sq mi) in the northwestern province of Estuaire, Libreville is a port on...
Elections in Gabon take place within the framework of a presidential multi-party democracy with the Gabonese Democratic Party, in power since independence...
of Gabon was established in 1997. List of members of the National Assembly ofGabon, 1990–1996 List of members of the National Assembly ofGabon, 2001–2006...
regime of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG) until 1990, when, faced with public pressure, he was forced to introduce multi-party politics into Gabon. His...
The Senate (Sénat) is the upper house of the Parliament ofGabon. It has 67 members, elected in single-seat constituencies by local and départemental councillors...
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