Libreville, Gabon — the Libreville Appeal Court Has Sentenced Journalist Freddy Koula Moussavou to Three Months in Prison for Public Insults.
The case, which began in 2025, involved Koula Moussavou’s criticism of the president of the Gabonese Football Federation, Pierre Alain Mounguengui, during a television appearance.
The journalist was initially sentenced to six months of suspended prison and a fine of two million CFA francs, but the appeal court reduced the sentence. This case has drawn attention to the challenges of freedom of expression and press freedom in Gabon.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
—
This original article was produced by the ImNews editorial team
Source: Agpgabon
Source: Redaction
