List of Famous people born in Gabon
Léon Mébiame
Léon Mébiame was a Gabonese politician who was the 2nd Prime Minister of Gabon. From 1975 to 1990, he served as the longest-serving Prime Minister in Gabonese history, at 15 years and 17 days.
Bruno Ecuele Manga
Bruno Ecuele Manga is a Gabonese professional footballer who plays for Ligue 1 club Dijon FCO, for whom he is the captain, and the Gabon national team. Ecuele Manga is known for being a tough tackler.
Charles Ntchoréré
Charles N'Tchoréré was a French military commander who was shot by Germans in World War II.
Angèle Christiane Rawiri
Angèle Ntyugwetondo Rawiri was the first Gabonese novelist.
Frédéric Bulot
Frédéric Bulot Wagha, better known as Frédéric Bulot, is a Gabonese footballer, who plays for Doxa Katokopias. He was a French youth international having earned caps with all levels for which he has been eligible beginning with the under-16 team.
Patrice Trovoada
Patrice Émery Trovoada is a São Toméan politician who was Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe from November 2014 to December 2018. He previously served as Prime Minister from February 2008 to June 2008 and again from August 2010 to December 2012.
Rose Francine Rogombe
Rose Francine Rogombé was a Gabonese politician who was Acting President of Gabon from June 2009 to October 2009, following the death of long-time President Omar Bongo. She constitutionally succeeded Bongo due to her role as President of the Senate, a post to which she was elected in February 2009. She was a lawyer by profession and a member of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG). Rogombé was the first female head of state of Gabon. After her interim presidency, she returned to her post as President of the Senate.
Chantal Magalie Mbazo'o-Kassa
Chantal Magalie Mbazo'o-Kassa is a Gabonese poet and novelist.
François Bozizé
François Bozizé Yangouvonda is a Central African politician who was the President of the Central African Republic from 2003 to 2013.
Catilina Aubameyang
Catilina Aubameyang is a Gabonese former professional footballer who played as a left-winger. Between 2004 and 2010 he made 9 appearances scoring 1 goal for the Gabon national team. As a player, he spent most of his career in the lower divisions of France and Italy. He is the half-brother of footballer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.