Gabon Opposition Goes to Court
Jean Ping has lodged a challenge with the Constitutional Court, contesting the result of a presidential vote.
Ali Bongo and Jean Ping.
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Gabon:
Crisis Underscores Region's Democratic Challenge
RFI, 8 September 2016
Gabon's election stalemate continued on Thursday, as the opposition lodged an appeal to the constitutional court over last month's presidential polls. The disputed reelection of… Read more »
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Gabon:
Ali Bongo Hits Back At EU Over Poll 'Anomalies'
Al Jazeera, 7 September 2016
Gabonese President Ali Bongo has denied EU observers' calls for a recount of last week's disputed presidential vote, saying it was a matter for the country's top court to decide. Read more »
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Gabon:
EU Monitor Flags 'Clear Anomaly' in Vote Results
Al Jazeera, 6 September 2016
A European Union mission, which observed Gabon's presidential poll, has raised questions over a disputed election result from a southeastern province, where President Ali Bongo won… Read more »
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Gabon:
Electoral Chaos Leaves Gabon in a State of Uncertainty
Chatham House, 7 September 2016
The country's democratic credentials have been deeply wounded by dodgy official results, protest riots and a brutal government crackdown. Read more »
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Cameroon:
Gabonese Find Refuge in Neighboring Cameroon
DW, 7 September 2016
About 130 Gabonese have fled across the border to Cameroon due to violence that erupted after disputed presidential polls in August. Many fear that incumbent president Ali Bongo… Read more »
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Ali Bongo has accused Jean Ping of ballot fraud and a plot to seize power. Read more »
