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Alexis Essono Ovono and Kelly Joanna Nguema Ondo, 1 August 2023
Constitutional reforms in Gabon: the president’s strategic tool for political preservationTélesphore ONDO and Patrice MOUNDOUNGA MOUITY, 28 May 2021
The revision of the Gabonese Constitution: Between contestation, modernization and inconsistenciesPatrice MOUNDOUNGA MOUITY and Télesphore ONDO, 28 February 2018
Reforming the Gabonese Constitution: An unprecedented, but limited, participatory process and an empowered presidency 
In Gabon, interim prime minister indicates transition to civilian rule will begin next year with dialogue leading to a new constitution29 September 2023
Gabon to decide on transitional period next year
Gabon’s interim prime minister says the time frame for a transition to civilian rule will only be decided dur…
In Gabon, military leader appoints interim prime minister as head of transitional government11 September 2023
Gabonese transitional president appoints interim PM
Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabonese transitional president, has appointed Raymond Ndong Sima as interim prime mi…
In Gabon, military leader proposes referendum on new constitution5 September 2023
Gabon Military Leader Proposes Referendum on New Constitution
Gabon’s new military ruler called for a referendum on a new constitution and an overhaul of the …
In Gabon, military officers declare coup after announcement of president's reelection30 August 2023
Military officers in Gabon say they have taken power and put the president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, under house arrest, as the country becomes the latest in Africa t…
Gabon amends constitution to reduce presidential term to five years and institute single-round election12 April 2023
Five months before elections, the parliament in Gabon on Thursday voted to reduce the president's term from seven to five years.
The vote amends the Constitut…