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Elections in Gabon
republic
Elections in Gabon: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state is Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema; the system of government is republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema live
Head of state - Democratic Union of Builders
In office since
30 August 2023
Party
Democratic Union of Builders
Head of government
Raymond Ndong Sima
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
republic
Capital
Libreville
Population
2 025 137
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Gabon
Established
1960
Currency
Central African CFA franc
Official language
French
Capital
Libreville
Region
Africa
Area
267,667 km2
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Election history
18 October 2025parliamentary
Gabonese parliamentary election
12 April 2025presidential
Gabonese presidential election
26 August 2023presidential
Gabonese presidential election
26 August 2023parliamentary
Gabonese general election
27 October 2018parliamentary
Gabonese legislative election
27 August 2016presidential
Gabonese presidential election
won: Ali Bongo Ondimba
17 December 2011parliamentary
Gabonese legislative election
30 August 2009presidential
Gabonese presidential election
won: Ali Bongo Ondimba
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2023 - Ali Bongo Ondimba Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema
irregular - successful coup (2023-08-28)
2009 - Rose Francine Rogombe Ali Bongo Ondimba
peaceful - no coup recorded
2009 - Omar Bongo Rose Francine Rogombe
peaceful - no coup recorded
1967 - Léon M'ba Omar Bongo
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Gabon?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Gabon?
The head of state is Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema (Democratic Union of Builders).
When was the last election in Gabon?
The most recent was the Gabonese parliamentary election on 18 October 2025.
What type of government does Gabon have?
Gabon is a republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.