Gabon Uprising (1990)

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

See Also

• Revolutions of 1989 - 1992

References

History of Gabon at Wikipedia