News: Gabon

We have started to collect the most important news related to Gabon in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• October 29th 2009 – September 5th 2009
• September 4th 2009 – July 16th 2009
• June 11th 2009 – July 1st 2008
• April 23rd 2008 – November 29th 2005

Gabon: news

New post-poll violence in Gabon

Friday, September 4th 2009, 22:28
related places: Port Gentil

Looting and violence continues in Gabon's second city, Port Gentil, after the election of Ali Ben Bongo as president.
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Gabon locks down city amid riots

Thursday, September 3rd 2009, 22:39
related countries: France
related places: Port Gentil

A night-time curfew is declared in Port Gentil, Gabon, after violence by opposition activists and attacks on French interests.
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Gabon rampage after poll result

Thursday, September 3rd 2009, 20:44

Fighting breaks out in Gabon after officials announce the son of late ruler Omar Bongo has won a presidential election.
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Bongo wins disputed Gabon ballot

Thursday, September 3rd 2009, 14:35

Ali Ben Bongo, son of Gabon's late leader Omar Bongo, is declared the winner of a controversial presidential election.
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Police disperse Gabon opposition

Thursday, September 3rd 2009, 10:32

Security forces in Gabon disperse opposition supporters camped outside the electoral commission awaiting poll results.
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Rivals claim Gabon poll victory

Monday, August 31st 2009, 14:15

Three different candidates say they won Gabon's elections to choose a successor to long-time leader Omar Bongo.
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Counting begins in Gabon election

Sunday, August 30th 2009, 19:54

Counting starts in Gabon, where voters are choosing a successor to President Omar Bongo, who died after a 41-year rule.
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Supermodel fears over Gabon vote

Friday, August 21st 2009, 14:30

Gabonese supermodel Gloria Mika tells the BBC she fears possible violence if polls in the West African nation are not free.
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Hunger strike before Gabon poll

Sunday, August 16th 2009, 9:48

An independent candidate in Gabon's presidential election begins a hunger strike to demand that it be postponed.
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Bongo son set for Gabon candidacy

Thursday, July 16th 2009, 15:10

The son of Gabon's late leader, Omar Bongo, is chosen to stand as presidential candidate by the ruling party.
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