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Gabon partially suspended from the Commonwealth pending restoration of democracy

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Gabon suspended from Commonwealth. Gabon and Commonwealth Flags fly over building.

Gabon has been partially suspended from the Commonwealth after military commanders carried out a coup ousting President Ali Bongo. The 63rd Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) met in New York…

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Gabon, Michael Moussa Adamo, has passed away after suffering a heart attack during a cabinet meeting. Despite efforts by specialists, Adamo was unable to…

Flag-raising ceremony marks Gabon’s entry into the Commonwealth

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The Commonwealth has marked Gabon’s entry with a special flag-raising ceremony at Marlborough House, London. Gabon became the 55th member of the Commonwealth on 25 June 2022 following approval from…

Commonwealth Secretary-General receives Gabon’s highest order

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The Government of Gabon has bestowed the Commander of the Gabonese National Order of Merit upon the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland. This is one of the country’s highest honours awarded…

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Gabon Independence Day is observed on 17 August every year. This year marks the country’s 62nd anniversary of independence from France. The Gabonese Republic is located on the west coast…

Secretary-General makes debut visit to Gabon

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The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, arrived in Gabon for her first official visit to the Commonwealth’s newest member. The Secretary-General arrived in Libreville on 16 August. During her four-day visit,…

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The Commonwealth has admitted Gabon and Togo as its 55th and 56th members respectively. Leaders accepted applications by the two west African countries at the closing session of the Commonwealth…