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Gabon Votes: New Leadership or Old Guard? Results Soon!

4/12/2025

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Gabon is at a pivotal moment as it casts its votes in the first presidential election since the coup that ended the Bongo dynasty. Interim president Brice Oligui Nguema leads a field of seven challengers, including ex-Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze. While Oligui pledges change, skeptics fear he may simply perpetuate the old guard. Results are imminent.

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Gabon is at a pivotal moment as it casts its votes in the first presidential election since the coup that ended the Bongo dynasty. Interim president Brice Oligui Nguema leads a field of seven challengers, including ex-Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze. While Oligui pledges change, skeptics fear he may simply perpetuate the old guard. Results are imminent.