Overview

• General Brice Oligui Nguema has been officially declared the winner of Gabun's presidential election, securing 90.35% of the vote.
• The election follows the August 2023 military coup that ended the decades-long rule of the Bongo family, marked by allegations of corruption and poor governance.
• Approximately 70% of Gabun's 920,000 registered voters participated in the election, according to official reports.
• Election observers noted restricted access to some polling stations, raising questions about the transparency of the process despite its peaceful conduct.
• The new constitution allows a seven-year presidential term with the possibility of one extension, shaping Gabun's political framework under Nguema's leadership.