Gabon prepares for first presidential election since 2023 coup, interim president expected to win

Will Brice Oligui Nguema, a military officer who became popular after leading the coup against former longtime ruler Ali Bongo, and currently interim president, win on Saturday as the polls are predicting him to?

What is certain is that he has gained the support of many Gabonese, who have startd to trust him on the grounds of his campaign on a platform of anti-corruption and change, as well as his key role in the coup in 2023.

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