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General Brice Oligui Nguema with members of the Episcopal Conference of Gabon (CEG) during the 15 January 2024 audience. Credit: Presidency of Gabon

In Audience with Gabon’s President, Bishops Appeal for Values “dear to our country”

Jan 17, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Gabon have appealed for the fostering of values that are “dear to” the West African nation during their meeting with the country’s Transitional President, General Brice Oligui Nguema.

Archbishop Jean-Patrick Iba-Ba of Libreville Archdiocese with the Preisdent of Gabon's Transition, General Brice Oligui Nguema. Credit: Fr. Serge-Patrick Mabickassa

Archbishop of Gabon’s Libreville Archdiocese to Chair 2024 National Inclusive Dialogue

Nov 23, 2023

The Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) in Gabon has settled for the Archbishop of Libreville to chair the country’s National Inclusive Dialogue scheduled for April 2024.

Screenshot of military officers in Gabon announcing that they had seized power. Credit: Gabon National Television

What SECAM Wants Done to Address Crises in Coup-affected Countries in Africa

Sep 9, 2023

Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have weighed in on military coups that have affected African countries in recent years.

Archbishop Jean-Patrick Iba Ba of Libreville Archdiocese with General Brice Oligui Nguema. Credit: Fr. Serge-Patrick Mabickassa

Coup in Gabon Has “revived a feeling of hope, security in the public”: Catholic Official

Sep 7, 2023

The military coup in Gabon that ousted President Ali Bongo from power on August 30 has revived hope among the people of God in the Central African nation, an official at the country’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference has said. 

Screenshot of military officers in Gabon announcing that they had seized power. Credit: Gabon National Television

“Calm, no bloodshed, Internet restored”: Catholic Priest on Situation in Gabon after Coup

Aug 31, 2023

Days after the military coup in Gabon that ousted President Ali Bongo from power, a Catholic Priest has shared with ACI Africa the situation in the Central African nation, including relative calm and restoration of the Internet.