Embassy Libreville commemorates Martin Luther King Day
The Embassy of the United States, in partnership with The Link, a Gabonese English language association, commemorated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Wednesday, February 12,…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon
Location: Gabon Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. There are currently no…
New Restrictions on Travel for Non-U.S. Citizens Recently Present in China
Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival…
US Embassy donates equipment as part of a $1.12 million grant
Friday, January 31, the U.S. Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Chris Tremann donated equipment to Gabon’s Ministry of Defense, to aid in the fight against…
Chargé d’Affaires Robert Whitehead addresses Gabonese government, NGO, and international partners co
On January 23, Ben Wiselogle from the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons led a productive discussion with government and local partners on…
Additional U.S. Contribution to Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State January 27, 2020 To honor Holocaust victims, to preserve the Auschwitz and Birkenau Memorial and Museum so…
Proclamation on National Day Of Remembrance Of The 75th Anniversary Of The Liberation Of Auschwitz,
Issued on: January 24, 2020 On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we remember the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust…
Presidential Message on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 2020
Issued on: January 27, 2020 On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the millions of precious souls who perished as a result of the horrific…
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon
Location: Libreville, Gabon Event: The U.S. Embassy in Libreville has received reports of demonstrations in several locations in Libreville, including in Rio, Acae, Mindoube, Awendje,…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon Location: São Tomé and Príncipe
Location: Gabon and São Tomé and Príncipe Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy, Libreville, Gabon
Location: Gabon Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad.…
Proclamation on National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2020
Human trafficking erodes personal dignity and destroys the moral fabric of society. It is an affront to humanity that tragically reaches all parts of the…
The US Embassy is proud to partner with the eco-guards in helping stop poaching and Gabon
More than 70% of the African forest elephant species has been wiped out, primarily by poachers slaughtering them for their ivory. Park rangers are on…
International Anticorruption Day
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State December 9, 2019 Today, on International Anticorruption Day, we reaffirm our commitment to prevent and combat corruption…
International Human Rights Day
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State December 10, 2019 In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights…
United States Takes Action Against Corruption and Serious Human Rights Abuse
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State December 10, 2019 This week and last, the United States announced 72 sanctions designations under the Global…
Fifty-four Gabonese Magistrates Complete Training in Trafficking in Persons
The U.S. government partnered with the Gabonese Ministry of Interior and Justice to provide training to over 50 magistrates on handling cases of human trafficking…
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 25, 2019 In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on…
