2009 in Gabon

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Events in the year 2009 in Gabon.

Incumbents

• 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

• June 8 – The second President of Gabon, Omar Bongo, died in Spain after having suffered from colorectal cancer.[1][2][3]

Deaths

Main article: Deaths in 2009

Further information: Category:2009 deaths

• June 8 – Omar Bongo, 2nd President of Gabon (b. 1935)

References

1. "Gabon's leader is confirmed dead". BBC News. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2009.
2. "Gabon qualifier postponed after Bongo death". The Guardian. London. 15 June 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2009.
3. "Gabon's President Bongo 'seriously ill' in Spanish hospital". the Guardian. Associated Press. 21 May 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2021.