Harold Léckat
Harold Leckat is a prominent journalist and the director of Gabon Media Time (GMT), known for his incisive critiques of the Gabonese government. His recent arrest at Libreville's Léon-Mba Airport on October 15, 2025, has drawn significant attention, as it is widely perceived as an act of political repression rather than a legitimate legal procedure. Officially accused of embezzlement related to a public contract, many observers argue the charges are a thinly veiled attempt to silence a critical voice in the media landscape of Gabon, where freedom of the press is increasingly under threat.
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Harold Leckat, director of Gabon Media Time, was released after being detained for 18 days.
Fin de l’épreuve : Harold Leckat retrouve l’air libre | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2025-11-10
Harold Léckat is officially pursued for fraud and violation of public procurement procedures.
Affaire Léckat : On n’a pas fini avec ça ? | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-23
Harold Leckat, director of publication of Gabon Média Time, was placed under arrest in Libreville.
Affaire Harold Leckat : le REDHAC interpelle les autorités gabonaises | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-22Harold Leckat is currently under detention in Libreville related to accusations of common law offenses.
Affaire Harold Leckat : le journaliste ne serait pas poursuivi pour des délits de presse, selon le procureur | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-22
Harold Leckat is a journalist accused of embezzlement related to a commercial contract.
Harold Leckat, du tribunal de commerce à la prison : le glissement inquiétant du droit gabonais | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-21
Harold Leckat, the Director of publication of Gabon Media Time, has been detained under inhumane conditions, raising concerns about press freedom in Gabon.
Harold Leckat menotté à une chaise : les conditions inhumaines de sa détention à la DGR dénoncées par la presse | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-20Harold Leckat is a journalist who was arrested under controversial circumstances, raising questions about the justice system in Gabon.
Harold Leckat, ou la tentation d’une justice-spectacle | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-17
Harold Léckat calls for introspection regarding the political events surrounding the liberation celebration.
Célébration du 30 août : Les fractures de la libération | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-09-01
