Gabon’s first election since coup to take place on Saturday

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Gabon’s first election since coup to take place on Saturday

Gabon will hold a presidential election on Saturday, its first since the coup that toppled former president Bongo two years ago. And the man who replaced him is tipped to win, as Rupert Stone explains.

April 11, 2025