Brigitte Onkanowa
GabonpoliticianFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Brigitte Onkanowa is the Gabonese Minister of National Defense, who played a prominent role in the inauguration of the Makokou-Okondja road project on March 28, 2025. Hailing from the provinces impacted by this significant infrastructure development, she expressed her gratitude for the project, highlighting its importance for local economic growth, job creation, and improved access to essential services for the communities of Makokou and Okondja.
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Brigitte Onkanowa is the Minister of State in charge of National Defense and presided over the ceremony for the military medical officers' graduation.
Libreville : 34 médecins militaires de 13 pays francophones prêts à servir sous les drapeaux | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-06-22
Brigitte Onkanowa, the Minister of State for National Defense, praised the strategic role played by military health personnel.
Santé militaire : Brigitte Onkanowa salue «le maillon vital» des Forces de défense – Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-05-28
Brigitte Onkanowa is the Minister of State for National Defense who participated in the government meeting regarding the electricity issues.
Coupures d’électricité à Owendo : les clients impactés bénéficieront des contributions de l’Etat sur leurs factures – Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-05-27
Brigitte Onkanowa is the Minister of State and Minister of National Defense who presented Marie-Edith Tassyla-Ye-Doumbeneny at her official introduction.
À Franceville et Boumango, la nouvelle ministre des Affaires étrangères appelle à l'unité derrière Oligui Nguema | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-03-01
Brigitte Onkanowa is the Minister of State for National Defense mentioned in the context of the pirate attack.
Attaque pirate dans les eaux du Gabon : neuf marins enlevés, le chalutier escorté à Libreville | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-01-12
Brigitte Onkanowa was awarded the Légion d’honneur for her exemplary career and contributions to military cooperation between Gabon and France.
Coopération militaire : Brigitte Onkanowa décorée de la Légion d’honneur à bord du PHA Tonnerre | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-24
Brigitte Onkanowa defended the budget allocation for her department to ensure national security and modernize the defense forces.
PLF 2026 : 320 milliards de FCFA de crédits d’investissement sollicités par l’Armée | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-22Brigitte Onkanowa, the Minister of National Defense, launched the Kafaa program aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of Gabon's armed forces.
Lutte antiterrorisme : sous le signe de Kafaa, le Gabon s’arme d’intelligence et de stratégie | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-19
Brigitte Onkanowa is the Minister of National Defense who outlined the budget for military modernization in front of the transitional Parliament.
À Tchibanga, Oligui Nguema trace les contours d’une armée gabonaise modernisée et souveraine | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-08-30
Brigitte Onkanowa is one of the two rare candidates invested by the PDG/UDB alliance in Haut-Ogooué.
Législatives : 9 face-à-face et 2 alliances pour le PDG et l’UDB dans le Haut-Ogooué | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-08-21
Brigitte Onkanowa, the Minister of National Defense, delivered a passionate speech during the 65th anniversary of Gabon's independence.
Mont-Bouët : Brigitte Onkanowa élève le drapeau au rang de serment national | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-08-19Brigitte Onkanowa signed a military health training cooperation protocol between Turkey and Gabon.
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Brigitte Onkanowa initiated the celebration of Mother's Day in Okondja with a festive event.
Haut-Ogooué : Brigitte Onkanowa célèbre les mères d’Okondja en grande pompe | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-06-09
Brigitte Onkanowa is currently defending a military programming bill in Parliament aimed at improving the effectiveness of the national defense forces.
Gabon : L’armée évalue ses besoins à plus de 2 000 milliards de FCFA | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-06-03Brigitte Onkanowa is the Minister of National Defense.
Gabon : La composition du premier gouvernement de la 5e République | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-05-05
Générale Brigitte Onkanowa is present with Pr Adrien Mougougou during the delivery of medications.
Gabon : Les grands hôpitaux approvisionnés en médicaments | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-04-22
Brigitte Onkanowa, the Minister of National Defense, expressed her gratitude for the launch of the project.
Route Makokou-Okondja : 260 km d'espoir et 2 500 emplois à la clé | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-03-30