Polling centers have closed and counting has already begun in Gabon after a presidential election in which Junta Chief Bryce Oligui Nguema is widely expected to win. He led a coup in August of 2023 and declared himself as transitional president. Around 920,000 voters, including 28,000 overseas, were registered across more than 3,000 polling stations, according to the Interior Ministry. The voter turnout was over 87.12%. This was the first election in the nation after the military coup that ended a political dynasty which lasted over 50 years in the country. Watch in for more details!

Oligui Nguema set to win Gabon's presidential polls, says analyst

The general, who has overthrown the 55-year Bongo dynasty of Gabon, will be sworn in as transitional president on Monday (September 4), said the army as the opposition appealed for recognition of its candidate as the winner of weekend elections.

Gabon general to be sworn in as president, African Union suspends membership

The coup leaders in Gabon on Wednesday (August 30) announced the name of a general transitional president after it came to power following disputed elections in which they declared President Ali Bongo Ondimba as the winner.

Coup leaders announce general transitional president in Gabon

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Oligui Nguema set to win Gabon's presidential polls, says analyst

Gabon general to be sworn in as president, African Union suspends membership

Coup leaders announce general transitional president in Gabon