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Gabon: Ali Bongo sworn in after acrimonious election victory
Gabonese President Ali Bongo has been sworn in for a second term.Gabonese President Ali Bongo has been sworn in for a second term.
Tight security after Gabon court upholds Bongo election victory
There was heavy security in Gabon’s capital Libreville on Saturday to deter potential unrest after a court ruling upholding the election victory of President Ali Bongo in…There was heavy security in Gabon’s capital Libreville on Saturday to deter potential unrest after a court ruling upholding the election victory of President Ali Bongo in…
Jean Ping challenges Gabon election result in court
France’s foreign minister has said the constitutional court of Gabon must examine a challenge to the country’s presidential election by opposition candidate Jean…France’s foreign minister has said the constitutional court of Gabon must examine a challenge to the country’s presidential election by opposition candidate Jean…
Bongo ready for election recount but decision lies with Gabon court
Gabon’s President Ali Bongo says he’s leaving it up to the country’s constitutional court to decide if there should be a recount of vote after last week’s disputed…Gabon’s President Ali Bongo says he’s leaving it up to the country’s constitutional court to decide if there should be a recount of vote after last week’s disputed…
Gabon: Bongo hits back at claims he stole disputed election
Accused of cheating at the polls in Gabon, re-elected President Ali Bongo turned the tables on Wednesday, saying that if electoral fraud was committed it was by his challenger Jean…Accused of cheating at the polls in Gabon, re-elected President Ali Bongo turned the tables on Wednesday, saying that if electoral fraud was committed it was by his challenger Jean…
EU missions finds "clear anomaly" in Gabon's disputed poll
The African Union plans to send mediators to Gabon, while France recommended a recount.The African Union plans to send mediators to Gabon, while France recommended a recount.
Gabon's opposition leader declares himself president after disputed election
Gabonese opposition candidate Jean Ping declared himself president on Friday (September 2), after a disputed election that triggered two days of post-election riots against President Ali…Gabonese opposition candidate Jean Ping declared himself president on Friday (September 2), after a disputed election that triggered two days of post-election riots against President Ali…
Gabon rocked by second night of post-election violence
At least three people have died and hundreds have been arrested in a second day of protests in Gabon following the announcement of President Ali Bongo’s re-election, amid accusations that the vote wasAt least three people have died and hundreds have been arrested in a second day of protests in Gabon following the announcement of President Ali Bongo’s re-election, amid accusations that the vote was
Gabon's disputed election plunges it into 'deep crisis'
Riots have erupted in Gabon’s capital Libreville, as anger boils over the country’s disputed presidential election.Riots have erupted in Gabon’s capital Libreville, as anger boils over the country’s disputed presidential election.
Gabon post-election crisis: Continued protests and reactions
Over a thousand people have been arrested during two days of post-election violence in Gabon after the announcement of the results for the 2016 presidential election.Over a thousand people have been arrested during two days of post-election violence in Gabon after the announcement of the results for the 2016 presidential election.
Bongo declared president-elect of Gabon with 49.80%, Ping polled 48.16%
Incumbent president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been declared winner of Gabon's presidential election after polling 49.80% of the votes while his main opponent, Jean Ping polled 48.23 %.Incumbent president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been declared winner of Gabon's presidential election after polling 49.80% of the votes while his main opponent, Jean Ping polled 48.23 %.
Gabon opposition says people will not accept Bongo's provisional victory
A spokesman for Gabon's main opposition leader, Jean Ping, has said the Gabonese people will not accept figures from the electoral commission suggesting that incumbent Ali Bongo was on course for a seA spokesman for Gabon's main opposition leader, Jean Ping, has said the Gabonese people will not accept figures from the electoral commission suggesting that incumbent Ali Bongo was on course for a se
Gabon on edge ahead of official election result
Gabon remains on edge ahead of official presidential election results in which both sides have declared victory and traded accusations of cheating.Gabon remains on edge ahead of official presidential election results in which both sides have declared victory and traded accusations of cheating.
Aubameyang named African Footballer of the Year
Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was named African Footballer of the Year ending Yaya Touré‘s four year stranglehold on the accolade. TheGabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was named African Footballer of the Year ending Yaya Touré‘s four year stranglehold on the accolade. The
Africa maintains growth momentum despite security challenges
Africa is surging ahead with positive economic growth and macro-economic development across the continent. New funds flowing in, innovative financingAfrica is surging ahead with positive economic growth and macro-economic development across the continent. New funds flowing in, innovative financing
New York Forum Africa opens in Gabon
The New York Forum Africa 2013 is underway in Libreville in Gabon. It’s the second time the Forum has met in Africa since its beginnings in New YorkThe New York Forum Africa 2013 is underway in Libreville in Gabon. It’s the second time the Forum has met in Africa since its beginnings in New York
Central African Republic to get unity government
A unity government in the Central African Republic could be formed on Saturday, after the signing of a formal ceasefire. Following three days ofA unity government in the Central African Republic could be formed on Saturday, after the signing of a formal ceasefire. Following three days of
Central African Republic: rebel advance prompts peace talks
Government sources in the Central African Republic claim rebels are continuing their advance on the capital Bangui, despite agreeing to peaceGovernment sources in the Central African Republic claim rebels are continuing their advance on the capital Bangui, despite agreeing to peace
Gabon: anti-government protests ahead of independence day
Gabon’s administration has praised the “measured reaction” of police after clashes with anti-government protesters two days before the countryGabon’s administration has praised the “measured reaction” of police after clashes with anti-government protesters two days before the country
Forum calls for investment in Africa
An unprecedented gathering of global movers and shakers in Gabon have ended a conference recommending ways of boosting business opportunities inAn unprecedented gathering of global movers and shakers in Gabon have ended a conference recommending ways of boosting business opportunities in
Conference aims to boost business in Africa
Hundreds of policymakers and financial experts have converged on Gabon’s capital, Libreville, for a three-day conference aimed at boosting businessHundreds of policymakers and financial experts have converged on Gabon’s capital, Libreville, for a three-day conference aimed at boosting business
New York Forum founder talks Africa ahead of Gabon meet
The New York Forum Africa will be held from June 8-10 in Libreville, the capital of Gabon. Hundreds of industry figures, entrepreneurs and politicalThe New York Forum Africa will be held from June 8-10 in Libreville, the capital of Gabon. Hundreds of industry figures, entrepreneurs and political
"State of siege" likely in Gabon
Three days of unrest following disputed presidential elections have moved Gabon’s government towards declaring a state of siege in the city of PortThree days of unrest following disputed presidential elections have moved Gabon’s government towards declaring a state of siege in the city of Port
Uneasy calm after Gabon elections
The new president of Gabon has appealed for calm after looting and riots greeted his controversial election. Ali Ben Bongo appeared relaxed at aThe new president of Gabon has appealed for calm after looting and riots greeted his controversial election. Ali Ben Bongo appeared relaxed at a
Gabon lockdown after riots
An uneasy calm has settled across Gabon’s capital Libreville following riots after presidential election results declared Ali Bongo the winnerAn uneasy calm has settled across Gabon’s capital Libreville following riots after presidential election results declared Ali Bongo the winner
Gabon tightens security after post-poll violence
Tension remains high in Gabon after a disputed presidential poll saw Ali Ben Bongo declared the winner. Large parts of the capital LibrevilleTension remains high in Gabon after a disputed presidential poll saw Ali Ben Bongo declared the winner. Large parts of the capital Libreville
Injury to opposition leader fuels Gabon unrest
Unrest is reported to have intensified in Gabon after election officials gave their verdict on the country’s disputed presidential election. TheyUnrest is reported to have intensified in Gabon after election officials gave their verdict on the country’s disputed presidential election. They
Bongo leads Gabon election
Ali Ben Bongo is on course to follow in his father’s footsteps and become President of Gabon. He reportedly has a commanding lead in theAli Ben Bongo is on course to follow in his father’s footsteps and become President of Gabon. He reportedly has a commanding lead in the
Gabon tense ahead of presidential spoll result
Rival candidate in Gabon’s presidential election are claiming victory as counting nears completion. Preliminary results have been delayed and theRival candidate in Gabon’s presidential election are claiming victory as counting nears completion. Preliminary results have been delayed and the
Gabon votes for new leader
Voters in Gabon have been electing a successor to President Omar Bongo who died in June after leading his country for 41 years. The late leader’sVoters in Gabon have been electing a successor to President Omar Bongo who died in June after leading his country for 41 years. The late leader’s