Gabon: Opposition Cries Foul Over Presidential Poll Plans

Libreville — Presidential elections have been fixed for 27 November in oil-rich Gabon, with security forces voting two days early in a move the opposition says is a ruse for rigging.

The president of the National Electoral Commission, Gilbert Ngoulakia, announced the double election dates of 25 and 27 November on state television and radio on Thursday. He explained that security forces would vote early in the interest of national security.

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