August 11, 2026

The African Tribune

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Gabon advances worker representation in historic professional elections

On Monday, August 10, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Vice-President of the Government Herman Immongault and Minister of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue, and Professional Training Jacqueline Ilogue, spouse Bignoumba. The high-level meeting marked the official handover of the final report concluding Gabon’s unprecedented professional elections—a groundbreaking electoral process launched under presidential directives.