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February 1, 2026, 11:27 am
Faced With Alarm Over 'Ritual Murders', the President Asks the Population Whether They Want the Death Penalty Reintroduced
- [Agenzia Fides] Libreville -- Citizens will decide whether the death penalty will be imposed for so-called "ritual murders." This was announced by the President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, in his New Year's address on January 2. The death penalty was abolished in Gabon in 2010, but in light of the social unrest triggered by the increase in so-called "ritual murders," President Nguema stated that he wants to consult the population on whether to reintroduce the death penalty to punish those who commit such acts.
Elections, Coups and Crackdowns - Africa's Mixed Democratic Record in 2025
- [RFI] Across Africa, contested ballots, violent crackdowns, coups d'état and military transitions morphing into long-term rule combined to make 2025 a year in which, as one analyst tells RFI, "the law of the strongest has become commonplace".
Gabon Suspends National Team, Sacks Coach After 'Disgraceful' Afcon Outing
- [Leadership] The Gabonese government has suspended its senior national football team, dissolved its coaching staff, and expelled star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele from the squad following what officials described as a "disgraceful" performance at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Côte d'Ivoire Stun Gabon with Last-Minute 3-2 Thriller to Top Group F
- [CAF] · Guélor Kanga 11', Denis Bouanga 21'/ Côte d'Ivoire: Jeanâ€'Philippe Krasso 44', Evann Guessand 84', Bazoumana Touré 90+1' · Côte D'Ivoire came from two goals down to beat Gabon and win group F · The defending champions will face Burkina Faso in the Round of 16
Afcon 2025 - Aubameyang and Nsue Make History Among Oldest Goalscorers
- [CAF] As the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 drew to a close on Wednesday night, the tournament delivered not only drama and qualification battles, but also moments of history.
