Marie Joselle Itsana
Marie Joselle Itsana is a prominent Gabonese politician who recently made history by becoming the first woman to lead the Union du peuple gabonais (UPG), a political party founded by Pierre Mamboundou. Elected on June 25, 2026, she aims to unify the party and strengthen its presence in Gabon's political landscape, emphasizing the importance of collective effort and the need for an inclusive approach to governance.
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Marie Joselle Itsana is the new president of the Union du peuple gabonais (UPG) and is leading the party's revival efforts.
UPG : quinze ans après la disparition de Pierre Mamboundou, le pari de la renaissance | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2026-07-16
Marie Joselle Itsana is the president of the Union du peuple gabonais and warns against the decline of public freedoms.
UPG : Marie Joselle Itsana met en garde contre le recul des libertés publiques | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-06-28Marie Joselle Itsana has been elected as the first female president of the Union du peuple gabonais (UPG).
Union du peuple gabonais : Marie Joselle Itsana prend les commandes du parti | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-06-26
