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Commonwealth lifts Gabon's partial suspension

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Gabon has been restored to full membership of the Commonwealth following the country’s recent presidential election.

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  • Gabon has been restored to full Commonwealth membership after a recent presidential election.
  • Gabon was partially suspended in 2023 following a coup that ousted Ali Bongo-Ondimba. 15s
  • Coup leader Brice Oligi-Ngema won the presidential election with almost 95% of the vote. 27s
  • The Commonwealth deemed the election credible and lifted Gabon's partial suspension. 33s
  • Gabon will remain on the Commonwealth agenda as it works to meet its Charter obligations. 52s
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