In a bold stance against escalating verbal abuses from some Gabonese activists abroad, Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka Makosso has drawn a clear line between legitimate free speech and unchecked verbal excesses. Speaking at a press conference in Libreville, the civil society leader condemned recent attacks targeting President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his wife, and mother. Yet, his call extends beyond mere criticism of these activists—he challenges authorities to take judicial action when infractions are evident, rather than limiting responses to empty condemnations.
Gabon: balancing free speech and limits of activism
