Jean Rémy Yama
Jean Rémy Yama is a prominent Gabonese trade union leader and political activist known for his advocacy on labor rights and social justice issues. He has been a vocal critic of the government and was imprisoned during the Bongo administration. His recent release following the coup by the Comité pour la Transition et la Restauration des Institutions highlights the complexities of political justice in the current transitional regime.
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Jean-Rémy Yama is referenced in comparison to the current situation of Marcel Libama and Simon Ndong Edzo, indicating a history of political repression.
Suites de la grève de SOS Education : Ni pour l’exemple ni monnaie d'échange | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2026-01-26
Jean Rémy Yama is an emblematic union leader and president of the National Party for Work and Progress (PNTP) who criticizes the current regime's actions.
Dérives autoritaires au Gabon : l’incarcération de Marcel Libama et Simon Ndong Edzo embrase le front social | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-01-23
Jean Rémy Yama contests the legitimacy of the current Gabonese Parliament, claiming it is entirely subservient to the executive power.
Parlement : Jean Rémy Yama dénonce une confiscation du pouvoir | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-12-25Jean-Rémy Yama was accused of embezzlement and imprisoned under dubious circumstances.
Affaire Léckat : On n’a pas fini avec ça ? | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-23
Jean Rémy Yama has been rehabilitated by the Council of State regarding his participation in the local elections.
Gabon : à trois jours des législatives et locales, Jean Rémy Yama réhabilité par le Conseil d'État | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-09-23Jean Rémy Yama, president of the National Party for Work and Progress, denounced the rejection of his candidacies for the legislative and local elections.
Élections 2025 : Jean Rémy Yama dénonce une «aberration juridico-juridictionnelle» | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-09-15
Jean Rémy Yama, president of the National Party for Work and Progress (PNTP), expressed his sadness and indignation over the rejection of his candidacy for the legislative elections.
Législatives 2025 : Jean Rémy Yama dénonce le rejet de sa candidature par la Cour constitutionnelle | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-09-11Jean Rémy Yama is the president of the Parti national pour le travail et le progrès (PNTP) and is calling for a postponement of the legislative and local elections due to disorganization in the electoral process.
Législatives et locales 2025 : le PNTP demande le report des élections et dénonce un «cafouillage» de la CNOCER | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-09-05Jean Remy Yama is cited as another candidate affected by the chaotic electoral organization.
Élections 2025 : la CNR alerte sur le «cafouillage organisé» et des manœuvres antidémocratiques | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-08-26
Jean Rémy Yama is the president of the Parti national pour le travail et le progrès (PNTP) and is demanding the resignation of the Minister of the Interior.
Candidatures du PNTP « rejetées » : Jean Rémy Yama hausse le ton | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-08-22Jean Rémy Yama is a union leader and politician who spoke at a press conference about the demolitions and evictions in Libreville.
Déguerpissement de Libreville : Pour J.R. Yama «le décret du 14 février 2024» ne remplit pas les critères | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-06-13Jean Remy Yama, a prominent figure in Gabonese civil society, expressed condolences following the death of footballer Aaron Boupendza and criticized the conditions of the upcoming presidential election.
Face à un pouvoir sans contrepoids, Jean Remy Yama appelle à l’union | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-04-18
Jean Rémy Yama is a trade unionist who was excluded from the presidential race due to a nomination requirement.
Why coup leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is embracing democracy
United Kingdom· 2025-04-10
Jean-Rémy Yama is the former leader of the largest trade union in the country and an ex-prisoner of conscience whose candidacy was invalidated.
[Tribune] Gabon : Élection verrouillée, démocratie congédiée | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-04-02
Jean Remy Yama was considered a strong candidate but could not be validated.
Huit candidats en lice pour la présidentielle du 12 avril au Gabon
Cameroon· 2025-03-24
Jean-Rémy Yama has been excluded from the presidential election, which he denounces as a coup orchestrated by the transitional institutions.
Jean-Rémy Yama écarté de la présidentielle : «Pourquoi avez-vous peur de moi ?» | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-03-21Jean Rémy Yama's candidacy was deemed inadmissible by the court.
Gabon : La Cour constitutionnelle valide quatre candidatures en lice pour la présidentielle | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-03-21
Jean Remy Yama is a prominent figure in the labor struggle who is now asserting himself in the political arena with his party, the National Party for Work and Progress (PNTP).
Gabon : Jean Remy Yama mobilise autour du PNTP | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-03-17Jean-Rémy Yama is one of the notable candidates for the presidential election.
Au seuil de la présidentielle : Comme un retour en arrière | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-03-14
The Interior minister did not give reasons for the rejection of the other 19 candidates, including Jean Remy Yama, who is backed by a coalition of four political parties.
Gabon junta leader faces three others in presidential election
Tanzania· 2025-03-13
Jean Remy Yama contests the invalidation of his candidacy for the presidential election of April 12, 2025.
Présidentielle 2025 : Jean Remy Yama, un candidat entravé mais déterminé | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-03-13Jean Rémy Yama has announced his candidacy for the presidential election on April 12, 2025, positioning himself as a champion for change in Gabon.
Présidentielle 2025 : Jean Rémy Yama entre en lice pour la rupture et la lumière | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-03-01Jean Rémy Yama is another political figure who has been released by the CTRI.
L’affaire Kelly Ondo Obiang, révélatrice des contradictions du régime de transition – Le Gabon en questionGabon· 2025-02-28
