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Gabon

Gabonese Republic

Civil law (French tradition)Unitary presidential republicIndexed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Libreville
Population
2,500,000
Languages
French
Currency
XAF

Gabon · Constitution

Constitution of the Gabonese Republic

Approved by referendum in November 2024, replacing the 1991 constitution suspended after the 2023 coup. Establishes a presidential system with a seven-year term renewable once, abolishes the office of Prime Minister in favour of a Vice-President, and sets out a fundamental rights catalogue.

The constitutional text

Approved by referendum in November 2024, replacing the 1991 constitution suspended after the 2023 coup. Establishes a presidential system with a seven-year term renewable once, abolishes the office of Prime Minister in favour of a Vice-President, and sets out a fundamental rights catalogue.

Separation of powers

Presidential system under the 2024 constitution, with a bicameral Parliament of National Assembly and Senate and a judiciary headed by the Court of Cassation, Council of State and Constitutional Court.

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