Gabon: Government Denounces Ex-First Lady’s Accusations on France 24 LIBREVILLE, Gabon — 8 March 2026 (AGP) – The Gabonese government has strongly refuted comments made by former First Lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba on France 24, where she alleged human rights abuses in the country. During a press conference on Sunday, the Minister of Communication and Media, Germain Biahodjwo, condemned the broadcast of the allegations, calling them “counter-truths and distorted narratives. Officials commented on the matter. “.
The government has also rejected the allegations of violence and torture made by Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, stating that during their detention, the former first lady, her son Nourredin Bongo Valentin, and their co — accuseds were treated in accordance with legal standards and respect for human dignity. Responding to the repeated incursions, the Minister of Communication and Media indicated that the government, concerned with preserving social order and the stability of institutions, reserves the right to take necessary measures, including the sovereign decision to suspend their right of broadcast on national territory. Biahodjwo also highlighted the success of the political transition in Gabon, noting the spirit of responsibility and magnanimity demonstrated during the period.
He mentioned the gesture of the President in allowing former President Ali Bongo Ondimba to regain his freedom, calling it a “case study.”Further details regarding the government’s next steps and the implications of these developments are expected to emerge in the coming days.
