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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 · Mr Nguema

President of Gabon who visited Ghana in July 2026 and engaged in bilateral cooperation discussions on trade, mining, energy, and African integration.

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  1. July 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. June 2026
  10. Business & Financial Times

    The Secretary-General was received by the President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, as well as the Vice-President , Hermann Immongault, Hugues Alexandre Barro Chambrier, and the Minister of Trade, SMEs and Youth Entrepreneurship, Zenaba Gninga Channing.

    AfCFTA, Gabon seal landmark implementation partnership to move from potential to trade
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has extended warm congratulations to his Gabonese counterpart, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, and the people of Gabon, following the inauguration of a new Congress Centre.

    Photos: Gabon commissions new Congress Centre
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    The forum, being held under the patronage of Mr Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, is on the theme “Political Stability, Business Climate, and Artificial Intelligence: Catalysts for Growth.” The forum seeks to position Gabon as a regional innovation

    President Mahama in Gabon for first International Forum focused on Innovation and Development
World & Region

Gabonese President concludes three-day state visit to Ghana

The News

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon departed Accra on Thursday after a three-day state visit, during which Ghana and Gabon signed two Memoranda of Understanding on political consultations and diplomatic training cooperation, and reaffirmed their commitment to African Union Agenda 2063 and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

1 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 1 August

  1. Gabonese President concludes three-day state visit to Ghana

    President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon departed Accra on Thursday after a three-day state visit, during which Ghana and Gabon signed two Memoranda of Understanding on political consultations and diplomatic training cooperation, and reaffirmed their commitment to African Union Agenda 2063 and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Gabon president lays wreath at Rawlings tomb in Accra

    Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema honoured former President Jerry John Rawlings by laying a wreath at his tomb in Accra's Military Cemetery, saying Rawlings' patriotism, leadership, and commitment to African ideals inspired him and contributed to Gabon's successful transition.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. Gabon president honours Rawlings as African statesman

    President of Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema paid tribute to late former President Jerry John Rawlings at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rawlings Mausoleum in Accra, describing him as a distinguished African statesman whose legacy continues to inspire the continent.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana and Gabon decry xenophobia, commit to African integration

    Ghana and Gabon have called on African countries to collectively address xenophobia and discrimination, arguing the menace threatens continental cohesion and Africa's shared progress. The call follows renewed xenophobic attacks on black migrants in South Africa, in which Ghana has confirmed two citizen deaths since April.

    30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Ghana and Gabon sign cooperation agreements during state visit

    Ghana and Gabon have signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during a three-day state visit by Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The MoUs cover political consultations and cooperation in diplomat training between the two countries' foreign affairs institutions.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Mahama, Nguema call for end to African xenophobic attacks

    Ghana's President Mahama and visiting Gabon President Nguema called for African countries to collectively reject xenophobia and discrimination, and committed to closer coordination through the African Union and other multilateral forums on issues of continental interest.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Gabon's President Pays Tribute at Nkrumah Memorial Park

    Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Tuesday to pay tribute to Ghana's founding President and Pan-Africanism champion, during a three-day state visit at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 July

  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.

    29 July 2026 · 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.

    29 July 2026 · 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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