July 18, 2026

Ouaga Press

Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.

Gabon: retired defense forces face financial hardship at constitutional court

The Constitutional Court in Gabon recently held a pivotal meeting with leaders of the Union of Retired Defense and Security Forces, a milestone for an organization now recognized by the Ministry of the Interior and the National Defense authorities. The gathering, presided over by Court President Dieudonné Aba’a Owono, aimed to spotlight the deepening financial and social struggles endured by former military and police personnel.