Brigitte Abetté Rodalo

Brigitte Abetté Rodalo, known as 'Maman Brigitte', is a Togolese woman who gained attention after being released from prison in Gabon on March 28, 2023, after spending 11 years in pretrial detention without a trial. She was initially arrested in February 2014 on suspicions of child trafficking but was never formally charged or tried. Her case highlights issues within the Gabonese judicial system, where many inmates face prolonged detention without due process. Following her release, Abetté Rodalo expressed intentions to start a new life focused on commerce, specifically in agricultural products.