Raymond Obame Sima
Raymond Obame Sima is a prominent Gabonese lawyer and the bâtonnier (bar president) of the national bar association. He has been vocal in advocating for the rights of justiciables and the legal profession in Gabon. Recently, he has been in the news due to a double strike by judicial workers that has severely disrupted the Gabonese justice system, leading him to express concerns about the violation of fundamental rights and the economic impact on lawyers in the country.
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Me Raymond Obame Sima is the newly re-elected head of the Order of Lawyers in Gabon and is on an institutional tour to strengthen ties with national institutions.
Dialogue institutionnel : le Barreau du Gabon renforce ses liens avec la Médiature de la République | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2026-02-19
Me Raymond Obame Sima is the Bâtonnier who discussed the challenges of integrating new members into the Barreau gabonais.
Le Barreau du Gabon franchit un cap historique avec 212 membres | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-02-14
Raymond Obame Sima is the bâtonnier who led the delegation of the Bar Association of Gabon in discussions with the National Assembly.
Élaboration des lois : le Barreau veut désormais «siéger» aux côtés du Parlement | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-02-11
Raymond Obame Sima, unique candidate to his own succession, begins a new term with the mission to strengthen the influence of the Bar Association.
Barreau du Gabon : plébiscite pour Raymond Obame Sima | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-12-21He is the Bâtonnier who refuses to execute the decision of the Conseil d’État regarding Maître Dianga Nganzi.
Barreau du Gabon : quand le corporatisme défie la justice et exile ses propres avocats | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-12-07
Raymond Obame Sima participated in the meeting to discuss the trial preparations.
Procès de Sylvie et Noureddin Bongo : à 4 jours de l’ouverture, point ministériel sur les préparatifs | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-11-06
Raymond Obame Sima is the bâtonnier who emphasized the importance of following legal procedures.
Justice sous tension, avocate sous pression : l’affaire Eyue Bekale, un révélateur d’exception | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-07-17
Raymond Obame Sima denounces a serious violation of fundamental rights and excessive measures that have direct repercussions on the rights of litigants.
Double grève dans la justice : colère du barreau et demande d’indemnisation | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-03-05