The West African country is currently ruled by the military following a coup in August 2023. “Under this decree, the ...

The coup leaders cancelled the August 26 vote and suspended a number of institutions pending reorganization and the announcement of a formal transition period for the Central African oil producer.

Gabon's transitional government said Thursday that presidential elections would be held on April 12, a key step to re-establish civilian rule after a coup ended the Bongo dynasty's decades-long reign.