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Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema

Also known as: Mr Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema · President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema · his Gabonese counterpart · President Oligui Nguema · President Nguema

President of Gabon, engaged in bilateral cooperation with Ghana on mining, trade, energy, and continental development.

2026-05-032026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The agreements were signed on Tuesday, July 28, following bilateral talks between President John Dramani Mahama and the President of the Gabonese Republic, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, at the Jubilee House in Accra.

    Ghana, Gabon sign two MoUs to deepen bilateral cooperation
  3. Joy Online

    President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has commended Ghana’s ongoing mining sector reforms, describing them as an important step towards improving transparency, strengthening governance and ensuring greater value addition to the country’s natural resources.

    Gabon’s President praises Ghana’s mining reforms, backs push for greater transparency
  4. Joy Online

    President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon on Tuesday paid tribute to Ghana’s founding President and Pan-Africanist, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, during a visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra as part of his official visit to Ghana.

    In Pictures: Gabon’s President pays tribute to Kwame Nkrumah on official visit to Ghana
  5. Joy Online

    President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger economic cooperation between Ghana and Gabon, with a focus on trade, investment, industrialisation and private-sector partnerships, as he held bilateral talks with Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the Jubilee

    Mahama pushes Ghana-Gabon economic alliance to unlock trade, investment and job creation
  6. Joy Online

    The commitment was made during bilateral talks between President Mahama and President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, July 28, following the Gabonese leader’s arrival in Ghana for an official visit.

    Mahama, Gabon’s Oligui Nguema renew six-decade partnership, call for stronger African cooperation
  7. Joy Online

    Ghana and Gabon are set to explore greater cooperation in climate action, natural resource management and maritime security, as President John Dramani Mahama and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema discussed ways to address shared environmental and security concerns.

    Mahama and Gabon leader discuss climate action, mining and maritime security cooperation
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    The President of the Republic of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has arrived in Accra today on an official visit aimed at strengthening relations between Ghana and Gabon.

    Gabon President arrives in Accra for bilateral talks with President Mahama
  9. Joy Online

    President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon has arrived in Ghana for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

    Photos: Gabon President arrives in Ghana for official visit
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Gabon’s President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, will begin a three-day official visit to Ghana today.

    Gabon President starts 3-day official visit to Ghana today
  11. Joy Online

    President of the Republic of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, will pay a three-day official visit to Ghana from July 28 to 30 at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama.

    Gabonese President to begin three-day official visit to Ghana on July 28
Politics

Ghana and Gabon sign cooperation MoUs amid bilateral talks

The News

Ghana and Gabon signed two Memoranda of Understanding on July 28 to deepen bilateral cooperation, with Presidents Mahama and Oligui Nguema agreeing to strengthen economic partnerships in trade, investment, and priority sectors including mining, oil and gas, energy, agriculture, and fisheries.

10 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ghana and Gabon sign cooperation MoUs amid bilateral talks

    Ghana and Gabon signed two Memoranda of Understanding on July 28 to deepen bilateral cooperation, with Presidents Mahama and Oligui Nguema agreeing to strengthen economic partnerships in trade, investment, and priority sectors including mining, oil and gas, energy, agriculture, and fisheries.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Gabon's president commends Ghana's mining sector reforms

    During a state visit, Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema praised Ghana's mining reforms for improving transparency and governance, saying they position Ghana as an example for African countries seeking greater economic benefits from mineral resources. He highlighted the importance of local processing of natural resources, noting that both countries are pursuing policies to move beyond exporting raw materials.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Gabon's President honours Nkrumah during official Ghana visit

    Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema paid tribute to Ghana's founding President Kwame Nkrumah at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Tuesday, laying a wreath and observing a moment of silence as part of his official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama calls for deeper Ghana-Gabon economic cooperation

    President John Dramani Mahama held bilateral talks with Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the Jubilee House, calling for stronger economic cooperation between the two countries focused on trade, investment, industrialisation, and private-sector partnerships. Mahama said Ghana's hosting of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat positions it to advance intra-African trade and economic integration.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Mahama and Gabon's Oligui Nguema renew six-decade partnership

    Ghana and Gabon have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their six-decade relationship during bilateral talks between President John Dramani Mahama and President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, July 28, with both leaders calling for deeper African cooperation to address shared challenges and advance continental development.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Mahama, Gabon leader discuss climate, mining, maritime security

    President John Dramani Mahama and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema discussed cooperation in climate action, natural resource management and maritime security. The presidents highlighted opportunities to exchange expertise in forest conservation, sustainable development, responsible mining, and carbon markets.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Gabon President Oligui Nguema visits Accra for bilateral talks

    Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema arrived in Accra on an official visit to strengthen relations with Ghana. He is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House, focusing on trade and investment, regional security, economic development, and continental unity.

    28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Gabon President arrives in Ghana for official visit

    President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon has arrived in Ghana for an official visit to strengthen bilateral relations. He is expected to hold bilateral talks with President John Dramani Mahama focusing on trade, regional security, economic cooperation and African unity.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Gabon's President begins three-day official visit to Ghana

    Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is visiting Ghana at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by government ministers and business officials. The leaders will hold bilateral talks to review relations and explore cooperation across political, trade, mining, energy, agriculture, and other sectors.

    28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 26 July

  1. Gabon's president to visit Ghana for three days from July 28

    President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon will visit Ghana from July 28 to 30 at President Mahama's invitation, accompanied by a delegation of government ministers, officials, and business representatives. The two leaders will hold bilateral talks at the Jubilee House to review relations and explore cooperation in trade, investment, mining, energy, agriculture, and other sectors.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. AfCFTA and Gabon agree implementation partnership for continental trade

    The AfCFTA Secretariat and Gabon have sealed a new implementation partnership to accelerate the country's participation in Africa's single market and convert its industrial and export potential into tangible trade. The agreement was reached during a visit by AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene to Gabon, where he met with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and other officials.

    24 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Mahama congratulates Gabon on new Congress Centre inauguration

    Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Gabon's people on the inauguration of a new Congress Centre, describing it as a significant national milestone and part of the "Democracy City" project that reflects Gabon's commitment to dialogue, diplomacy, and continental aspirations.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. President Mahama attends inaugural Libreville innovation forum

    President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event bringing together heads of state, government officials, investors, and technology experts focused on political stability, business climate, and artificial intelligence as catalysts for growth.

    3 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Mahama attends international innovation forum in Libreville

    President John Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, for the first International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level gathering of heads of state, government officials, investors, and technology experts focused on growth, technology, and investment across Africa. The forum, held under the patronage of Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and centred on political stability, business climate, and artificial intelligence, is expected to conclude with the adoption of the "Libreville Declaration" outlining commitments to strengthen governance and promote digital integration.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

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