Samuel Mbaye
GabonpoliticianMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Samuel Mbaye (1945-2023) was a prominent Gabonese military and diplomatic figure, who served as a retired gendarmerie general. Born in Lebba, Haut-Ogooué, he began his career as the first counselor at the Gabonese embassy in Paris before becoming ambassador from 1981 to 1985. Upon returning to Gabon, he held significant roles, including Secretary of State for special services coordination and overseeing various infrastructure projects. He was instrumental in the national security framework, serving as the first Secretary General of the National Security Council from 1991 until his retirement in 2008. Mbaye passed away on October 26, 2023, in Libreville, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to Gabon's state functions.
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Samuel Mbaye was the president of the National Security Council and was involved in discussions regarding the protection of Marc Ona.
Biens mal acquis : Dieudonné Minlama révèle les trois décisions d’Omar Bongo avant sa mort | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-09-25
Samuel Mbaye, a former minister, was not held culpable after the examination of responsibilities in his case.
Non-lieux, relaxes et révisions : quand la Cour des comptes corrige ses décisions | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-09-15
Samuel Mbaye was a prominent figure in Gabon's military and diplomatic history, serving as a retired gendarmerie general and former ambassador to France.
Décès du général Samuel Mbaye à l'âge de 78 ans | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-11-02