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Gabon Braces For Results In Tense Election

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Libreville (AFP) – Gabon braced for possible violence Tuesday as the country awaited official results of a bitterly disputed presidential election, with both frontrunners claiming victory in a vote condemned by EU observers as lacking transparency. The interior minister is due to announce later Tuesday whether incumbent Ali Bongo has won a new term or … Read more

Gabon On Edge As It Waits For Election Results

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Libreville (AFP) – Security forces deployed on the deserted streets of Libreville Tuesday as Gabon awaited official results of the weekend presidential election that both the incumbent Ali Bongo and his main rival already claim to have won. The interior minister said he would announce official results after the Cenap election commission meets at around … Read more