Gabon votes yes on new constitution a year after the military seized power
Authorities in Gabon say voters have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution more than one year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country’s longtime president and seized power in the oil-rich Central African nation.
Gabon votes on new constitution, key step towards democratic rule
Gabon held a referendum on a new constitution on Saturday, a major step towards establishing democratic rule after a coup ousted the Bongo dynasty last year, but some observers fear that the ruling junta may use the process to remain in power.
Gabon Approves New Constitution to Curb Dynastic Rule
Gabon has approved a new constitution following a public referendum, a year after military forces ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The new charter seeks to prevent dynastic rule and limit presidential terms,
Gabon early results show voters back new constitution
Gabon's military rulers announced their new constitution had been overwhelmingly approved in a referendum, according to provisional results it published Sunday, marking a new chapter for the oil-rich African nation. The estimated 860,000 registered voters ...
Gabon votes yes to new constitution, says interior minister
Gabonese voters approved a new constitution by a landslide 91.8%, the interior minister said on Sunday, after a referendum that the junta in power promised would be a steppingstone to democratic rule.
Gabon Votes On New Constitution Hailed By Junta As 'Turning Point'
Gabon extended a night curfew Saturday as it held a referendum on a new constitution the ruling junta says will mark a new chapter after 55 years of dynastic rule in the oil-rich African nation.
Gabon Votes Overwhelmingly in Favour of New Constitution After Military Coup
In Gabon, over 91% of voters approved a new constitution in a referendum, marking a significant political shift after last year's military coup.
Early reports say a majority of voters in Gabon cast ballots to end military rule
Gabon’s military says it deployed troops Saturday to towns and villages and reinforced an ongoing dusk-to-dawn curfew from midnight to 5 a.m. to protect civilians and make sure there is peace and civilians are protected before,
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Gabon votes 'yes' to new constitution
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Gabon Extends Presidential Term to Seven Years in Referendum
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Gabon approves new constitution in referendum
Gabonese voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new constitution authorities said Sunday Over 91 percent of voters approved the new constitution in a re ...
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Gabon holds constitution referendum
LIBREVILLE, Gabon -- Gabon held a referendum on Saturday on whether to adopt a new constitution, more than one year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country's longtime president and ...
Gabon votes on a new constitution after the military seized power last year
Gabon is holding a referendum on whether to adopt a new constitution, more than a year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the ...