The transitional parliament approved a new electoral code, after days of deliberations, allowing members of the security forces and magistrates to participate in elections as candidates; opponents see it as favourable to junta leader Brice Oligui Nguema

Four political leaders opposed to the military's transitional management called for the publication of a clear timetable for elections scheduled by August 2025; "failure to publish it immediately will be considered a major obstacle to democratic process"

The transition authorities announced the indefinite lifting of the curfew in force, a decision taken to allow families to celebrate the end-of-year festivities without restrictions

WWF study spanning ten years (2013-2023) reports the scientific discovery of 262 species in Gabon, confirming that FSC-certified forests harbor significantly more large mammals, such as gorillas and elephants, compared to non-certified areas