Casimir Oyé-Mba 1942 – 2021

Biography

Casimir Oyé-Mba was born on April 20, 1942, in Nzamaligué, Gabon, where he would begin a life devoted to public service. Throughout his career, he worked as a politician, contributing to the civic and political life of his nation during a formative period in Gabon’s history. His decades of engagement in government reflected his commitment to his country and its people.

On September 16, 2021, Casimir Oyé-Mba passed away in Clichy at the age of 79. He died from COVID-19, joining countless others affected by the global pandemic that claimed lives across all nations and continents. His death marked the end of nearly eighty years of life lived in service to his community and country.

The legacy of Casimir Oyé-Mba endures in the memory of those who knew him and those touched by his work in Gabonese politics. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant whose life spanned nearly the entire postcolonial era of his nation.