AllAfrica News: Gabon

Gabon Divided Over Dialogue Proposal to Suspend Political Parties

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Gabon's opposition is divided over a measure proposed at the country's national dialogue to suspend close to 200 political parties until further notice and bar members of ousted President Ali Bongo's Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG) from taking part in elections for three years.

Gabon's Dialogue Proposes National Rebirth, Presidential Term Limits

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Gabon's month-long national dialogue intended to lay the groundwork for restoring civilian rule in the Central African nation concludes at the end of April, with delegates proposing a range of options for new governance.

Rwanda, Gabon Eye Deeper Economic Ties

[New Times] A delegation of Gabonese business leaders on Wednesday, April 24, concluded a two-day visit to Rwanda, during which the two parties explored trade and investment opportunities, as both countries mull deepening economic and bilateral ties.

Paris Court to Rule On Corruption Charges Against Gabon Ex-President's Daughter

[RFI] A Paris court is preparing to deliver its verdict on corruption charges against Pascaline Bongo, the daughter and chief of staff of Gabon's late president, Omar Bongo. She is accused of accepting millions of euros to help a French company secure contracts.

In Gabon, Muslims Invite Christians Into Mosques to Pray for Peace

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- In Gabon, Christians joined Muslims this week to pray for peace as the country holds a month-long "national dialogue" intended to pave the way for military leaders to transfer power to a civilian government.

Gabon Opens National Dialogue to Bring Country Back to Civilian Rule

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Gabon's National Dialogue, called to pave the way for a return to constitutional order and an end to the 55-year Bongo dynasty, began Tuesday in the central African state.

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