Gabon’s constitutional court confirms Nguema’s landslide presidential victory

Gabon’s Constitutional Court has officially confirmed the victory of transitional leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in the country’s recent presidential election. According to the final results announced on Thursday, Nguema secured an overwhelming 94.85% of the vote.

The former general, who seized power in a military coup in August 2023 that ousted long-time President Ali Bongo Ondimba, ran largely unopposed in the April 20 vote. His…