Gabon
Gabon, officially the Gabonese Republic, is a resource-rich country located in Africa. As of June 2023, he has been under a military junta since 2023. Gabon is situated on the west coast of Central Africa, bordered by 
Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, 
Cameroon to the north, and the 
Republic of the Congo to the east and south. His western coastline along the 
Atlantic Ocean provides the country with significant maritime resources.
The economy of Gabon is heavily dependent on his abundant natural resources. The country is one of the largest oil producers in Africa, and oil revenue accounts for a major portion of its GDP. Gabon also has extensive forests, making timber another crucial export commodity. Efforts to diversify the economy have been ongoing, with a focus on mining and agriculture.
Despite its wealth in natural resources, Gabon faces several challenges. Economic inequality remains a significant issue, with much of the country’s wealth concentrated in the hands of a few. The recent political instability has also raised concerns.
History
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Gabon gained independence from 
France on August 17, 1960. 
Léon M'ba became the first president. Gabon decided to maintain close ties with France because of political support, economic dependency and military assistance. This was a good decision, as in 1964, a military coup briefly overthrew M'ba but was quickly reversed with French intervention. Before the coup Gabon was seen as one of the most politically stable countries in Africa.
In 1967, M'ba died, and 
Albert-Bernard Bongo (later called Omar Bongo) succeeded him. Bongo established a one-party state under the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG). In the 1980s Gabon experienced economic growth driven by oil production, and Bongo maintained a stable but 
authoritarian regime, centralizing power.
