Gabon gears up for legislative, local elections as campaigns kick off
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Following Brice Oligui Nguema's victory on April 12, which marked a significant political shift after a coup toppled the long-standing regime of Ali Bongo, Gabon will hold legislative and local elections on September 27 and October 11.
Breakdown
- Gabon is holding legislative and local elections following a recent presidential transition.
- Brice Oligi Ngema became president after a coup ended Ali Mbongo's regime. 6s
- Campaigns for the elections have officially started, with voting scheduled for legislative and local positions. 20s
- About 1,600 candidates are running for 145 parliamentary seats, and 17,000 for municipal and departmental councils. 31s
- Over 20 political parties are participating, including the ruling UDP and the PDG. 53s