Prime Minster Ossouka Raponda confirmed the deaths in a statement.

Two killed as Gabon citizens protest coronavirus restrictions

Politics Feb 21
Two people have died after demonstrations in Gabon’s two major cities, the prime minister said on Friday, as anger over restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 spilled over into street stand-offs.
Gabon's President, Ali Bongo Ondimba
Gabon approves constitutional change if president incapacitated
Politics Dec 29
Gabon’s parliament has approved constitutional changes to fill a legal void if the president becomes incapacitated and grant heads of state immunity after they leave office.
Christiane Ossouka Raponda has served as mayor of the capital and defence minister
Gabon president appoints country's first female PM
Politics Jul 17
Gabon's President Ali Bongo has appointed Christiane Ossouka Raponda as prime minister, the first woman to become the head of government in the West African country.