
Former Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze was arrested on April 15, 2026, in Libreville, Gabon. The arrest, which occurred outside his home without a prior summons or complaint, is linked to an unpaid debt of 5 million CFA francs from 2008. This debt relates to a service provided during the 9th edition of the Festival of Cultures, an event for which Bilie-By-Nze chaired the organizing committee. At the time, he also served as Minister Delegate to the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. His associates claim the debt is owed by the Public Treasury, not Bilie-By-Nze personally, as the Ministry of Culture was the official organizer. The circumstances of the arrest, particularly the involvement of the B2 military intelligence service instead of standard judicial procedures, and the timing, have raised questions. The arrest follows Bilie-By-Nze's recent public statements on international television, where he reported receiving threats due to his declared opposition to the current regime.
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