2009 in Gabon
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Events in the year 2009 in Gabon.
Incumbents
[edit]- President: Omar Bongo Ondimba (until 8 June), Didjob Divungi Di Ndinge (from 6 May until 10 June), Rose Francine Rogombé (from 10 June until 16 October), Ali Bongo Ondimba (from 16 October)
- Prime Minister: Jean Eyeghé Ndong (until 17 July), Paul Biyoghé Mba (from 17 July)
Events
[edit]- June 8 – The second President of Gabon, Omar Bongo, died in Spain after having suffered from colorectal cancer.[1][2][3]
Deaths
[edit]- June 8 – Omar Bongo, 2nd President of Gabon (b. 1935)
References
[edit]- ^ "Gabon's leader is confirmed dead". BBC News. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2009.
- ^ "Gabon qualifier postponed after Bongo death". The Guardian. London. 15 June 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2009.
- ^ "Gabon's President Bongo 'seriously ill' in Spanish hospital". the Guardian. Associated Press. 21 May 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
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