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Executive branch Gabon, in 35 editions.
The entry for Gabon published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Rewritten since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Casimir OYE-MBA (since 3 May 1990)
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held on 28 October 1990 (next to be held by NA);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (120 total, 111 elected) PDG 62, National Recovery Movement - Lumberjacks (Morena-Bucherons) 19, PGP 18, National Recovery Movement (Morena-Original) 7, APSG 6, USG 4, CRP 1, independents 3
- President:
- last held on 9 November 1986 (next to be held December 1993); results - President Omar BONGO was reelected without opposition
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Casimir OYE-MBA (since 3 May 1990)
National Assembly:
last held on 28 October 1990 (next to be held by NA); results - percent of
vote NA; seats - (120 total, 111 elected) PDG 62, National Recovery Movement
- Lumberjacks (Morena-Bucherons) 19, PGP 18, National Recovery Movement
(Morena-Original) 7, APSG 6, USG 4, CRP 1, independents 3
President:
last held on 9 November 1986 (next to be held December 1993); results -
President Omar BONGO was reelected without opposition
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held on 28 October 1990 (next to be held by NA);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (120 total, 111 elected) PDG 62, National Recovery Movement - Lumberjacks (Morena-Bucherons) 19, PGP 18, National Recovery Movement (Morena-Original) 7, APSG 6, USG 4, CRP 1, independents 3
- President:
- last held on 9 November 1986 (next to be held December 1993); results - President Omar BONGO was reelected without opposition
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Casimir OYE-MBA (since 3 May 1990)
president, prime minister, CabinetNational Assembly:
Chief of State:
President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Casimir OYE-MBA (since 3 May 1990)
last held on 28 October 1990 (next to be held by NA); results - percent of
vote NA; seats - (120 total, 111 elected) PDG 62, National Recovery Movement
- Lumberjacks (Morena-Bucherons) 19, PGP 18, National Recovery Movement
(Morena-Original) 7, APSG 6, USG 4, CRP 1, independents 3
President:
last held on 9 November 1986 (next to be held December 1993); results -
President Omar BONGO was reelected without opposition
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Casimir OYE-MBA (since 3 May 1990)
The entry for Gabon did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967);
- election last held on 5 December 1993 (next to be held 1998);
- results - President Omar BONGO was reelected with 51% of the vote
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Paulin OBAME Nguema (since 9 December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967);
election last held on 5 December 1993 (next to be held 1998); results
- President Omar BONGO was reelected with 51% of the vote
head of government: Prime Minister Paulin OBAME Nguema (since 9
December 1994)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the prime minister in
consultation with the president
- chief of state:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967) was elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage on 5 December 1993 (next election to be held 1998);
- results - President Omar BONGO received 51% of the vote
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Paulin OBAME Nguema (since 9 December 1994) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
chief of state: President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967); 1967)election last held was elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage on 5 December
1993 (next election to be held 1998); resultswas reelected with
received 51% of the vote
head of government: Prime Minister Paulin OBAME Nguema (since 9
December 1994) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the prime minister in
consultation with the president
- chief of state:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Paulin OBAME Nguema (since 9 December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 5 December 1993 (next to be held NA 1998);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Omar BONGO reelected; percent of vote - Omar BONGO 51%
chief of state: President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)was elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage on 5 Decemberhead of
1993 (next election to be held 1998); results - President Omar BONGO
received 51% of the votegovernment: government : Prime Minister Paulin OBAME Nguema (since 9
December 1994) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister in
consultation with the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 5 December 1993 (next to be held NA 1998); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results: President Omar BONGO reelected; percent of vote -
Omar BONGO 51%
- chief of state:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Paulin OBAME Nguema (since 9 December 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 5 December 1993 (next to be held NA 1998);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Omar BONGO reelected; percent of vote-Omar BONGO 51%
chief of state: President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Paulin OBAME Nguema (since 9
December 1994)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in
consultation with the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 5 December 1993 (next to be held NA 1998); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results: President Omar BONGO reelected; percent of vote - vote-OmarOmar BONGO 51%
- chief of state:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jean-Francois NTOUTOUME-EMANE (since 23 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 6 December 1998 (next to be held NA 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO reelected;
- percent of vote--El Hadj Omar BONGO 66%,
- Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 17%,
- Fr. Paul M'BA-ABESSOLE 13%
chief of state: President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
head of government: Prime Minister Paulin OBAME Nguema (since 9 Jean-Francois NTOUTOUME-EMANEDecember 1994) (since 23 January 1999)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in
consultation with the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year seven-year term;
election last held 5 6 December 1993 1998 (next to be held NA 1998); 2005); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results: President El Hadj Omar BONGO reelected; percent of vote-Omar
vote--El Hadj Omar BONGO 51% 66%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 17%, Fr. Paul
M'BA-ABESSOLE 13%
- chief of state:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jean-Francois NTOUTOUME-EMANE (since 23 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 6 December 1998 (next to be held NA 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO reelected;
- percent of vote - El Hadj Omar BONGO 66.6%,
- Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 16.5%,
- Fr. Paul M'BA-ABESSOLE 13.4%
chief of state: President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
head of government: Prime Minister Jean-Francois NTOUTOUME-EMANE
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in
elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
election results: President El Hadj Omar BONGO reelected; percent of
vote--El66%, 66.6%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 17%, 16.5%, Fr. Paul13% 13.4%
- chief of state:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967) head of government: Prime Minister Jean-Francois NTOUTOUME-EMANE (since 23 January 1999) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 6 December 1998 (next to be held NA 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president election results: President El Hadj Omar BONGO reelected;
- percent of vote - El Hadj Omar BONGO 66.6%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 16.5%, Fr. Paul M'BA-ABESSOLE 13.4%
chief of state: President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
The same text in 3 editions, 2002 to 2004.
- chief of state:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jean-Francois NTOUTOUME-EMANE (since 23 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 6 December 1998 (next to be held NA 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO reelected;
- percent of vote - El Hadj Omar BONGO 66.6%,
- Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 16.5%,
- Fr. Paul M'BA-ABESSOLE 13.4%
chief of state: President El Hadj Omar BONGO (since 2 December 1967)
head of government: Prime Minister Jean-Francois NTOUTOUME-EMANE (since 23 January 1999)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term; election last held 6 December 1998 (next to be held NA 2005); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: President El Hadj Omar BONGO reelected; percent of vote - El Hadj Omar BONGO 66.6%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 16.5%, Fr. Paul M'BA-ABESSOLE 13.4%
- chief of state:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba (since 2 December 1967)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jean-Francois NTOUTOUME-EMANE (since 23 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 6 December 1998 (next to be held NA 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba reelected;
- percent of vote - El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba 66.6%,
- Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 16.5%,
- Fr. Paul M'BA-ABESSOLE 13.4%
chief of state: President El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba (since 2 December 1967)
head of government: Prime Minister Jean-Francois NTOUTOUME-EMANE (since 23 January 1999)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term; election last held 6 December 1998 (next to be held NA 2005); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: President El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba reelected; percent of vote - El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba 66.6%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 16.5%, Fr. Paul M'BA-ABESSOLE 13.4%
The same text in 3 editions, 2006 to 2008.
- chief of state:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba (since 2 December 1967)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jean Eyeghe NDONG (since 20 January 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held 27 November 2005 (next to be held in 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba reelected;
- percent of vote - El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba 79.2%,
- Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 13.6%,
- Zacharie MYBOTO 6.6%
chief of state: President El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba (since 2 December 1967)
head of government: Prime Minister Jean-Francois NTOUTOUME-EMANE Jean Eyeghe NDONG (since 23 20 January 1999) 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term; term (no term limits); election last held 6 December 1998 27 November 2005 (next to be held NA 2005); in 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: President El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba reelected; percent of vote - El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba 66.6%, 79.2%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 16.5%, Fr. Paul M'BA-ABESSOLE 13.4% 13.6%, Zacharie MYBOTO 6.6%
- chief of state:
- President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Paul BIYOGHE MBA (since 15 July 2009)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Ali BONGO Ondimba elected;
- percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba 41.7%,
- Andre MBA OBAME 25.9%,
- Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 25.2%,
- Zacharie MYBOTO 3.9%,
- other 3.3%
note: President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years, in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009, new elections where held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
chief of state:
President El Hadj Omar Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 2 December 1967) 16 October 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Jean Eyeghe NDONG Paul BIYOGHE MBA (since 20 January 2006) 15 July 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held 27 November 2005 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2012); 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President El Hadj Omar Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected; elected; percent of vote - El Hadj Omar Ali BONGO Ondimba 79.2%, 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 13.6%, 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO 6.6% 3.9%, other 3.3%
note:
President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years, in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009, new elections where held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
- chief of state:
- President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Paul BIYOGHE MBA (since 15 July 2009)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba elected;
- percent of vote - Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba 41.7%,
- Andre MBA OBAME 25.9%,
- Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 25.2%,
- Zacharie MYBOTO 3.9%,
- other 3.3%
note: President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years; in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009; new elections where held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
chief of state:
President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Paul BIYOGHE MBA (since 15 July 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held on 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba elected; percent of vote - Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO 3.9%, other 3.3%
note:
President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years, years; in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009, 2009; new elections where held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
- chief of state:
- President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Paul BIYOGHE MBA (since 15 July 2009)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba elected;
- percent of vote - Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba 41.7%,
- Andre MBA OBAME 25.9%,
- Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 25.2%,
- Zacharie MYBOTO 3.9%,
- other 3.3%
note: President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years; in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009; new elections were held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
chief of state:
President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Paul BIYOGHE MBA (since 15 July 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held on 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba elected; percent of vote - Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO 3.9%, other 3.3%
note:
President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years; in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009; new elections where were held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
- chief of state:
- President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Raymond NDONG SIMA (since 27 February 2012)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba elected;
- percent of vote - Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba 41.7%,
- Andre MBA OBAME 25.9%,
- Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 25.2%,
- Zacharie MYBOTO 3.9%,
- other 3.3%
note: President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years; in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009; new elections were held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
chief of state:
President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Paul BIYOGHE MBA Raymond NDONG SIMA (since 15 July 2009) 27 February 2012)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held on 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba elected; percent of vote - Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO 3.9%, other 3.3%
note:
President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years; in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009; new elections were held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
- chief of state:
- President Ali BONGO ONDIMBA (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Raymond NDONG SIMA (since 27 February 2012)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Ali BONGO ONDIMBA elected;
- percent of vote - Ali BONGO ONDIMBA 41.7%,
- Andre MBA OBAME 25.9%,
- Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 25.2%,
- Zacharie MYBOTO 3.9%,
- other 3.3%
note: President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years; in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009; new elections were held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
chief of state:
President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba ONDIMBA (since 16 October 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Raymond NDONG SIMA (since 27 February 2012)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held on 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba ONDIMBA elected; percent of vote - Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba ONDIMBA 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO 3.9%, other 3.3%
note:
President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years; in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009; new elections were held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali Ben BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
- chief of state:
- President Ali BONGO ONDIMBA (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Daniel ONA ONDO (since 27 January 2014)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Ali BONGO ONDIMBA elected;
- percent of vote - Ali BONGO ONDIMBA 41.7%,
- Andre MBA OBAME 25.9%,
- Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 25.2%,
- Zacharie MYBOTO 3.9%,
- other 3.3%
note: President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years; in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009; new elections were held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
chief of state:
President Ali BONGO ONDIMBA (since 16 October 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Raymond NDONG SIMA Daniel ONA ONDO (since 27 February 2012) January 2014)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (no term limits); election last held on 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President Ali BONGO ONDIMBA elected; percent of vote - Ali BONGO ONDIMBA 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO 3.9%, other 3.3%
note:
President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years; in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009; new elections were held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
- chief of state:
- President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Daniel ONA ONDO (since 27 January 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ali BONGO Ondimba elected president;
- percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME (independent) 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU (UPG) 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO (UGDD) 3.9%, other 3.3%;
- note
chief of state:ONDIMBA Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a
elections:seven-year 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 30 August 2009 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
PresidentONDIMBA elected; Ondimba elected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO ONDIMBA Ondimba (PDG) 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME (independent) 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU (UPG) 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO (UGDD) 3.9%, other 3.3% 3.3%; note
note:
President BONGO died on 8 June 2009 after serving as president for 32 years; in accordance with the constitution he was replaced on an interim basis by the president of the Senate, Rose Francine ROGOMBE on 10 June 2009; new elections were held on 30 August 2009 and the son of the former president, Ali BONGO Ondimba, was elected president
- chief of state:
- President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Emmanuel ISSOZE-NGONDET (since 29 September 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 27 August 2016 (next to be held in August 2023);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ali BONGO Ondimba re-elected president;
- percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%,
- Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%,
- other 2.0%
chief of state: President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Daniel ONA ONDO Emmanuel ISSOZE-NGONDET (since 27 January 2014) 29 September 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 30 27 August 2009 2016 (next to be held in 2016); August 2023); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ali BONGO Ondimba elected re-elected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME (independent) 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU (UPG) 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO (UGDD) 3.9%, 49.8%, Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%, other 3.3%; note 2.0%
- chief of state:
- President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Emmanuel ISSOZE-NGONDET (since 29 September 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 27 August 2016 (next to be held in August 2023);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%,
- Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%,
- other 2.0%
chief of state: President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Emmanuel ISSOZE-NGONDET (since 29 September 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 27 August 2016 (next to be held in August 2023); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ali BONGO Ondimba re-elected reelected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%, Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%, other 2.0%
- chief of state:
- President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Emmanuel ISSOZE-NGONDET (since 3 May 2018);
- note - Prime Minister Emmanuel ISSOZE-NGONDET (since 29 September 2016) resigned on 1 May 2018, after the constitutional court dissolved the National Assembly and ordered his resignation when elections failed to be held by 30 April 2018;
- reinstated by President Ali BONGO
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 27 August 2016 (next to be held in August 2023);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%,
- Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%,
- other 2.0%
chief of state: President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Emmanuel ISSOZE-NGONDET (since 3 May 2018); note - Prime Minister Emmanuel ISSOZE-NGONDET (since 29 September 2016) resigned on 1 May 2018, after the constitutional court dissolved the National Assembly and ordered his resignation when elections failed to be held by 30 April 2018; reinstated by President Ali BONGO
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 27 August 2016 (next to be held in August 2023); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%, Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%, other 2.0%
- chief of state:
- President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Julien NKOGHE BEKALE (since 15 January 2019)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 27 August 2016 (next to be held in August 2023);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%,
- Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%,
- other 2.0%
chief of state: President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Emmanuel ISSOZE-NGONDET (since 3 May 2018); note - Prime Minister Emmanuel ISSOZE-NGONDET Julien NKOGHE BEKALE (since 29 September 2016) resigned on 1 May 2018, after the constitutional court dissolved the National Assembly and ordered his resignation when elections failed to be held by 30 April 2018; reinstated by President Ali BONGO 15 January 2019)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 27 August 2016 (next to be held in August 2023); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%, Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%, other 2.0%
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Rose Christiane Ossouka RAPONDA (since 16 July 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 27 August 2016 (next to be held in August 2023);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%,
- Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%,
- other 2.0%
chief of state: President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Julien NKOGHE BEKALE Rose Christiane Ossouka RAPONDA (since 15 January 2019) 16 July 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 27 August 2016 (next to be held in August 2023); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%, Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%, other 2.0%
- chief of state:
- President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Rose Christiane Ossouka RAPONDA (since 16 July 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 27 August 2016 (next to be held in August 2023);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president;
- percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%,
- Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%,
- other 2.0% (2016)
chief of state: President Ali BONGO Ondimba (since 16 October 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Rose Christiane Ossouka RAPONDA (since 16 July 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 27 August 2016 (next to be held in August 2023); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%, Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%, other 2.0% (2016)
- chief of state:
Transitional President Gen. Brice OLIGUI Nguema (since 4 September 2023); note - on 30 August 2023, Gen. Brice OLIGUI Nguema led a military group called the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions in a coup in which President Ali BONGO Ondimba was arrested and detained, election results were canceled, and state institutions dissolved; on 4 September 2023, Gen. OLIGUI was sworn in as transitional president
note- the military government announced on 13 November 2023 that presidential and legislative elections will be held in August 2025
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Raymond Ndong SIMA (since 8 September 2023)
- cabinet:
- formerly the Council of Ministers, appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- formerly, the president directly elected by plurality vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 26 August 2023; prime minister appointed by the president; note - on 30 August 2023, Gen. Brice OLIGUI Nguema led a military group called Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions in a coup in which President Ali BONGO Ondimba was arrested and detained, election results were canceled, and state institutions dissolved; on 4 September 2023, OLIGUI was sworn in as transitional president; a general election is planned for August 2025
- election results:
2016: Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president;
- 2009: Ali BONGO Ondimba elected president;
- percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME (independent) 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU (UPG) 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO (UGDD) 3.9%, other 3.3%
Rewritten: too little of the 2022 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Transitional President Gen. Brice OLIGUI Nguema (since 4 September 2023); note - on 30 August 2023, Gen. Brice OLIGUI Nguema led a military group called the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions in a coup in which President Ali BONGO Ondimba was arrested and detained, election results were canceled, and state institutions dissolved; on 4 September 2023, Gen. OLIGUI was sworn in as transitional president
note- the military government announced on 13 November 2023 that presidential and legislative elections will be held in August 2025
head of government: Interim Prime Minister Raymond Ndong SIMA (since 8 September 2023)
cabinet: formerly the Council of Ministers, appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections/appointments: formerly, the president directly elected by plurality vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 26 August 2023; prime minister appointed by the president; note - on 30 August 2023, Gen. Brice OLIGUI Nguema led a military group called Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions in a coup in which President Ali BONGO Ondimba was arrested and detained, election results were canceled, and state institutions dissolved; on 4 September 2023, OLIGUI was sworn in as transitional president; a general election is planned for August 2025
election results:
2016: Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%, Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%, other 2.0%
2009: Ali BONGO Ondimba elected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME (independent) 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU (UPG) 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO (UGDD) 3.9%, other 3.3%
- chief of state:
- Transitional President Gen. Brice OLIGUI Nguema (since 4 September 2023)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Raymond NDONG SIMA (since 7 September 2023)
- cabinet:
- formerly the Council of Ministers, appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- formerly, the president directly elected by plurality vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 26 August 2023; prime minister appointed by the president; note - in August 2023, Gen. Brice OLIGUI Nguema led a military group called Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions in a coup in which President Ali BONGO Ondimba was arrested and detained, election results were canceled, and state institutions were dissolved; in September 2023, OLIGUI was sworn in as transitional president; a general election is planned for August 2025; note - November 2024 voters in Gabon voted on a referendum to extend the presidential term to seven years and replace the prime minister with a vice president, elections slated for August 2025
- election results:
2016: Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president;
- 2009: Ali BONGO Ondimba elected president;
- percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME (independent) 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU (UPG) 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO (UGDD) 3.9%, other 3.3%
chief of state: Transitional President Gen. Brice OLIGUI Nguema (since 4 September 2023); note - on 30 August 2023, Gen. Brice OLIGUI Nguema led a military group called the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions in a coup in which President Ali BONGO Ondimba was arrested and detained, election results were canceled, and state institutions dissolved; on 4 September 2023, Gen. OLIGUI was sworn in as transitional president 2023)
note- the military government announced on 13 November 2023 that presidential and legislative elections will be held in August 2025
head of government: Interim Prime Minister Raymond Ndong NDONG SIMA (since 8 7 September 2023)
cabinet: formerly the Council of Ministers, appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections/appointments: formerly, the president directly elected by plurality vote for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 26 August 2023; prime minister appointed by the president; note - on 30 in August 2023, Gen. Brice OLIGUI Nguema led a military group called Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions in a coup in which President Ali BONGO Ondimba was arrested and detained, election results were canceled, and state institutions were dissolved; on 4 in September 2023, OLIGUI was sworn in as transitional president; a general election is planned for August 2025; note - November 2024 voters in Gabon voted on a referendum to extend the presidential term to seven years and replace the prime minister with a vice president, elections slated for August 2025
election results:
2016: Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%, Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%, other 2.0%
2009: Ali BONGO Ondimba elected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 41.7%, Andre MBA OBAME (independent) 25.9%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU (UPG) 25.2%, Zacharie MYBOTO (UGDD) 3.9%, other 3.3%
- chief of state:
- President Brice OLIGUI Nguema (since 3 May 2025)
- head of government:
- President Brice OLIGUI Nguema (since 3 May 2025)
- cabinet:
- cabinet appointed by president
- election/appointment process:
- the president directly elected by plurality vote to a 7-year term (no term limits)
- most recent election date:
- 12 April 2025
- election results:
2025: Brice OLIGUI Nguema elected president;
2016: Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president;
Rewritten: too little of the 2024 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Brice OLIGUI Nguema (since 3 May 2025)
head of government: President Brice OLIGUI Nguema (since 3 May 2025)
cabinet: cabinet appointed by president
election/appointment process: the president directly elected by plurality vote to a 7-year term (no term limits)
most recent election date: 12 April 2025
election results:
2025: Brice OLIGUI Nguema elected president; percent of vote - Brice OLIGUI Nguema (Ind.) 90.35%, Alain Claude Bilie By Nze (EPG) 3.02%, other 6.63%
2016: Ali BONGO Ondimba reelected president; percent of vote - Ali BONGO Ondimba (PDG) 49.8%, Jean PING (UFC) 48.2%, other 2.0%
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Gabon: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/gabon/executive-branch.