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# What's life like for LGBTQ people in Gabon?
- URL: https://www.gtv.blue/gabon/
- Published: 2026-09-28T16:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T13:50:10.000Z
- Description: Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
- Author: Gareth Johnson
- Tags: An LGBTQ Guide to the World

What's life like for LGBTQ people in Gabon? Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

### Is homosexuality legal in Gabon?

Yes.

It's a bit of a confusing picture but homosexuality was first criminalised in 2019 and was then decriminalised in 2020.

A new constitution was recently adopted by Gabon. There was significant debate about whether the constitution should decriminalise homosexuality but ultimately that was not included and homosexuality remains legal.

### Are there protections against discrimination for LGBTQ people in Gabon?

No. There are no protections.

### Is there Marriage Equality in Gabon?

No. There is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships.

The recently adopted constitution limits marriage to being between a man and a woman.

### What’s life like for LGBT people in Gabon?

Gabon is a socially conservative country. Homosexuality is seen as a taboo topic.

### What's the history of homosexuality in Gabon?

Amongst Bantu-speaking Pouhain farmers (Bene, Bulu, Fang, Jaunde, Mokuk, Mwele, Ntum and Pangwe) - which held territory in present-day Gabon - homosexual intercourse was known as bian nkû”ma. This was seen as a medicine for wealth which was transmitted through sexual activity between men.

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