Common Movement for Development explained

The Common Movement for Development (MCD) was a political party in Gabon, led by Paul Biyoghé Mba.

History

The party was established by Biyoghé Mba in 1994 after he left the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG).[1]

In 1997 the party won a seat in the Senate,[2] taken by Biyoghé Mba;[1] and in 1999 he was appointed to the cabinet.[1] In November 2002 the party merged into the PDG.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jeuneafrique.com/194486/politique/paul-biyogh-mba-premier-ministre-aux-r-els-pouvoirs/ Paul Biyoghé Mba, Premier ministre aux réels pouvoirs
  2. http://www.stat-gabon.org/documents/PDF/Donnees%20stat/Compteannuaire/Ann0107d.pdf Annuaire Statistique du Gabon