Marcel Libama

Marcel Libama

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Marcel Libama is a notable trade union figure who participated in the founding congress of the Union for a New Gabon (UGN), highlighting the collaboration between political and labor movements in Gabon. His presence at the event underscores the importance of labor rights and representation in the country’s evolving political scene.

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Marcel Libama is one of the union figures imprisoned for obstructing access to public services.

[Paru sur le Gabon] Oligui Nguema face à la grogne : le tableau sans concession de Jeune Afrique | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-06-01
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Marcel Libama's imprisonment alongside Simon Ndong Edzo has highlighted issues within the education sector's representation.

Grève de SOS Éducation : Au révélateur d’un mouvement spontané | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-02-04
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The CGSL acknowledges the release of Marcel Libama and Simon Ndong Edzo but is still upset about their recent arrests.

Crise sociale au Gabon : La CGSL rompt le silence et interpelle Libreville | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-27
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Marcel Libama was recently arrested along with Simon Ndong Edzo, highlighting the tensions in the country.

La CGSL réclame un Conseil national du dialogue social pour prévenir les crises | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-27
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The unions condition any resolution to the crisis on the release of Marcel Libama.

Jean Gaspard Ntoutoume Ayi : «Le Médiateur est totalement autonome, il n'a ni conclusions, ni recommandations à produire» | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-26
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Marcel Libama is mentioned as one of the activists who has been incarcerated, raising concerns about the state of democracy in Gabon.

Suites de la grève de SOS Education : Ni pour l’exemple ni monnaie d'échange | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-26
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Marcel Libama is mentioned as a unionist currently imprisoned, which Bilie-By-Nze argues is unacceptable.

Vœux à la presse : Bilie-By-Nze attaque le pouvoir sur la GOC, les arrestations et les «institutions bricolées» | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-25
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Marcel Libama is one of the leaders detained for public disorder and incitement to strike, whose release is demanded by the collective 'SOS Éducation La Base'.

Crise à l’éducation nationale : la libération de Libama et Ndong Edzo, le préalable non négociable de «SOS Éducation La Base» | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-24
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Marcel Libama is a former deputy of the transition who was arrested for supporting a teachers' strike.

[Tribune] Arrestation de Libama et Ndong Edzo : «Quand le pouvoir criminalise le soutien syndical» | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-23
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Marcel Libama is a prominent figure in the labor struggle who was incarcerated for public disorder and incitement to strike.

Dérives autoritaires au Gabon : l’incarcération de Marcel Libama et Simon Ndong Edzo embrase le front social | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-23
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Marcel Libama has been imprisoned for claiming his rights.

Suites de la grève de SOS Education : Plus jamais de prison pour un dû | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-23
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Simon Ndong Edzo
Simon Ndong Edzo

Marcel Libama is a prominent figure in the trade union movement who has also been arrested.

Syndicalistes interpellés, État de droit sous tension : EPG tire la sonnette d’alarme | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-20
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Marcel Libama, another figure in Gabonese unionism, was arrested a few hours before Simon Ndong Edzo.

Vague d’interpellations dans le milieu syndical : Simon Ndong Edzo arrêté à son tour | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-20
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Marcel Libama, a union figure engaged with the SOS Éducation collective, was arrested amid ongoing tensions in the education sector.

Crise dans l'Éducation nationale : le syndicaliste Marcel Libama interpellé à Libreville | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-20
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Marcel Libama is a prominent figure in the teachers' strike, rallying the crowd with a speech focused on restoring the teaching profession.

Éducation nationale : ce sera «No money, No school», dès ce lundi ! | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2026-01-17
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Marcel Libama emphasized the importance of the deputies' role in holding the government accountable during their mission.

Clôture de l’Assemblée nationale de Transition : Paroles, témoignages et sentiments des députés | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2025-11-13
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Marcel Libama was also among those who voted against the Finance Bill with Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka Makosso.

Loi de Finances 2026 : Geoffroy Foumboula a voté contre, au nom du social | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2025-10-31
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Marcel Libama is noted as a significant trade union figure present at the UGN's founding congress.

Et vint l’UGN… un nouvel acteur politique en marche vers les législatives et locales | Gabonreview.com
Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·GabonGabon· 2025-06-08
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