The Gabon Uprising of 1990 refers to an anti-government uprising of workers and students in Gabon in 1990.
Background
The uprising occurred in the context of economic stagnation and anger at the loss of political and civil rights under the one-party state.
Events
The uprising saw violent demonstrations and strikes by workers and students.
Results
The uprising secured several reforms, notably:
- Large increases in wages for workers
- Freedom of assembly and the press
- The first free multiparty elections, creating a representative democracy