How did the Fang migrations affect interior peoples in Gabon during the 19th century?

During the 19th century, the migration of the Fang people southward from Cameroon into the forests of northern Gabon had a profound impact on the region's inhabitants. Although the Fang generally refused to participate in the slave trade or engage in warfare specifically to capture slaves, their movement was characterized by a large, often warlike presence.12

As the numerous Fang groups migrated toward the coast, their expansion contributed significantly to the decimation and dispersion of many interior peoples. This displacement disrupted existing societies, forcing many groups to flee or scatter as the Fang moved into their territories.12