Libreville, Jan 23, 2025 (AFP) - Gabon announces presidential election to end military rule

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Gabon's transitional government said Thursday that presidential elections would be held on April 12, a key step towards re-establishing civilian rule promised by the ruling junta. Transitional president General Brice Oligui Nguema has ruled the oil-rich country since seizing power in a 2023 coup, ending decades of rule by the Bongo dynasty. Oligiu has vowed to hand the reins back to civilians with elections after a transition period but has also......

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