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The United States Announces New Efforts to Support Democratic Governance in Gabon

The Biden-Harris Administration’s ADAPT initiative reaffirms the U.S. commitment to engage with complex democratic transitions in Africa

Today, the United States, through USAID, announced $5 million to support the people of Gabon in their transition to democratic governance. Through the African Democratic and Political Transitions (ADAPT) Initiative – announced by President Biden during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit – USAID will support the constitutional referendum and transitional elections in…

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United States (U.S.) Chamber of Commerce Hosts the Transitional President of Gabon Brice Oligui Nguema, Announces New U.S.-Gabon Investment Deals

The prospective new deals announced today will deepen cooperation between U.S. companies and Gabon’s government in areas including agriculture, ICT, health, energy, and water

Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted the Transitional President of Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema for a business roundtable and the formal signing of 6 Memorandums of Understanding between U.S. companies and the Gabonese government that will increase bilateral investment and trade. Held at the Chamber’s historic headquarters, the…

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Gabon: Ambassador meets with Minister of Health

DHAPP has worked closely with the DGSSM on a daily basis for over the past ten years to assist Gabon’s military health initiatives

On Friday, February 22, Ambassador FitzPatrick met with the Minister of Health to discuss the opportunities in the public health sector that the USA is funding and assisting with here in Gabon. Extremely prominent among these efforts has been the donation through the US Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program…

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The Consular Section hosted a roundtable with heads of protocol from Government of Gabon ministries

Discussion centered around streamlined visa procedures for official and diplomatic travel to the Unted States

The Consular Section hosted a roundtable with heads of protocol from Government of Gabon ministries. Discussion centered around streamlined visa procedures for official and diplomatic travel to the Unted States. These new processes will lead to greater mutual understanding between the United States and Gabon giving host government officials greater…

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Gabon: United States (U.S.) Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission David Mosby meets with Archbishop of Libreville Jean Patrick Iba-Ba, chair of the upcoming National Dialogue

The United States’ commitment to assisting Gabon in its transition to democracy underscores the importance of fostering peaceful, democratic, and stable societies across the globe

U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission David Mosby held a productive meeting with Archbishop of Libreville Jean Patrick Iba-Ba, chair of the upcoming National Dialogue. Mr. Mosby assured Archbishop Iba-Ba of the United States’ unwavering support for the people of Gabon as they navigate the complexities of the transition period…

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Deputy Chief of Mission David Mosby reaffirms the United States’ support for Gabon’s ongoing transition to democracy

During their meeting, they discussed how the nations can continue to work together to bolster the prosperity and security of the Gabonese people

On December 14, Deputy Chief of Mission David Mosby met with the Ministere de la Reforme des Institutions, Murielle Minkoue Mezui Epse Mintsa-Mi-Owono, to reaffirm the United States’ support for Gabon’s ongoing transition to democracy.  During their meeting, they discussed how the nations can continue to work together to bolster the prosperity…

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Donation of antiretrovirals to the Gabonese Ministry of Health

This donation highlights the commitment of the United States to supporting Gabon in its fight against HIV and further underscores the importance of international cooperation to achieve UNAIDS objectives

Following the initial handover United States Embassy donation of antiretrovirals to the Gabonese Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Defense in June 2023, the Deputy Chief of Mission, David MOSBY, met with the Minister of Health, Professor Adrien MOUGOUGOU, to deliver the second tranche of the antiretrovirals donation on…

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Chargé d’affaires Ellen Thorburn visited the Martin Luther King School to take part in the school’s annual commemoration of the civil rights leader

Dr. King advanced civil rights in the United States through nonviolence and civil disobedience

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, U.S. Chargé d’affaires Ellen Thorburn visited the Martin Luther King School in Libreville to take part in the school’s annual commemoration of the U.S. civil rights leader. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American minister and activist, one of the most…

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11,000 Additional Bottles of Water Distributed to Six Health Facilities in Libreville

These bottles are timely to support local efforts to ensure access to safe drinking water and sanitation

David Mosby, Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy Libreville, pursued the Office of Security Cooperation’s initiative to distribute 11,000 additional bottles of water to six health facilities in Libreville. They include the Direction Générale des Services de la Santé, in support of the upcoming campaign on reproductive health and…

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U.S. Chargée d’affaires Ellen Thorburn welcomes the Gabonese Association of Teachers of English

The teachers gathered for their annual convention to review current English teaching methods and to elect new leadership

U.S. Chargée d’affaires Ellen Thorburn welcomed the Gabonese Association of Teachers of English (GATE) to the Libreville American Corner. The teachers gathered for their annual convention to review current English teaching methods and to elect new leadership. Chargée Thorburn expressed her strong support for English language education in Gabon, and…