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Partly. Social media for kids is restricted in Gabon. A 2026 law says under-16s need a parent's formal OK for an account.
Ordinance 0011/PR/2026 of 26 Feb 2026 on social network use (Journal Officiel 110, 8-15 Apr 2026; ratified by parliament): digital majority 16, no account under 16 without formal parental consent, age verification, 12 months to comply (Droit Medias Finance, 11 Apr 2026).
Source: Gabon Ord. 0011/PR/2026
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