Laurence Ndong
Profile
Laurence Ndong is a Gabonese politician, researcher, and Pentecostal pastor currently serving as the Minister of the Civil Service and Strengthening of Capacities. Born in Douala, Cameroon, she spent over two decades in France, where she earned a doctorate in science didactics and worked as an academic. After returning to Gabon, she became a prominent opposition figure against the Bongo regime, notably serving as spokesperson for Jean Ping in 2016. Following the 2023 coup d'état, she joined the transitional government, initially overseeing communications and media before assuming her current ministerial role in 2026. She is known for her advocacy for democratic reform and her work in the non-profit sector.
Details
- Born
- 1971-10-19 · 54 years old
- Birth place
- Douala, Cameroon
- Education
- University of Science and Technology of Masuku, École Normale Supérieure of Libreville, University of Paris Descartes
- Career
- Professor of Life and Earth Sciences, researcher in science education, Pentecostal pastor
