President of the Gabonese Republic | |
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Président de la République gabonaise | |
since 30 August 2023 | |
Executive branch of the Government of the Gabonese Republic | |
Residence | Presidential Palace, Libreville |
Term length | 5 years, renewable once[1] |
Formation | 17 August 1960 |
First holder | Léon M'ba |
Deputy | Vice President of Gabon |
Salary | US$65,000 annually[2] |
The president of Gabon (French: Président du Gabon) is the head of state of Gabon. A total of three people have served as president (not counting two acting presidents) since the post was formed in 1960.
The current transitional president, Brice Oligui Nguema, took power in a coup on 30 August 2023 from Ali Bongo.