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Ecuador's Noboa Wins Presidential Election as Gonzalez Demands Recount; Gabon's Oligui Secures Landslide Victory

Ecuador faces electoral disputes and security challenges following Noboa's declared victory, while Gabon transitions to civilian rule with Oligui's overwhelming win in a peaceful election.

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
La candidate présidentielle de l’Équateur Luisa Gonzalez et le président et candidat à la réélection Daniel Noboa, à Quito, Équateur, le 23 mars 2025.
Le candidat à la présidence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema vote dans un bureau de vote à l’intérieur d’une école, à Libreville.
Des militaires montent la garde avant un débat présidentiel télévisé, à Quito le 23 mars 2025.

Overview

  • Daniel Noboa has been declared the winner of Ecuador's presidential runoff with 56% of the vote, but his opponent, Luisa Gonzalez, has alleged fraud and called for a recount.
  • The election in Ecuador occurred in the context of severe security issues, with rampant gang violence making it the most violent country in South America by murder rate.
  • In Gabon, Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a coup in August 2023 ending 55 years of Bongo family rule, has won the presidential election with 90.35% of the vote.
  • Gabon’s election was noted for its calm and orderly process, with international observers reporting minimal incidents and a voter turnout of 70.4%.
  • These elections highlight broader regional shifts, with Ecuador grappling with internal instability and Gabon completing a transition from military rule to constitutional governance.