Incumbent Gabon president faces united opposition amid election delays, criticisms

Incumbent Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba sought a controversial third term in the country's recent elections.
Bongo has faced criticism for not distributing Gabon's oil wealth and questions about his health after suffering a stroke in 2018.
The opposition united behind a consensus candidate, Albert Ondo Ossa, to challenge Bongo just days before the election.
There were delays in opening some polling stations, missing ballots, and claims of disorganization during the voting process.
The government imposed an internet blackout and nightly curfew after polls closed amid tensions over a potential contested outcome.