Gabon Extends Presidential Term to Seven Years in Referendum
Voters in Gabon have agreed to extend the term of the country’s presidents to seven years from five years in a referendum on a new constitution that’s seen as an important step toward a return to civilian rule. It also paves way for military leader ...
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 'yes' to new constitution
Gabonese voters have approved of a new constitution proposed by the country's military rulers. The text introduces term limits and stipulates that family members cannot succeed a president.
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 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.
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 votes in referendum on new constitution after military coup last year
Transitional leader urges voters to back draft charter, which proposes changes that include presidential term limits.
Junta led Gabon moves closer to democracy with constitutional vote
Gabon held a referendum on a new constitution on Saturday, marking a significant step toward democratic governance following last year’s coup that ended the Bongo dynasty’s long rule. ・Gabon held a referendum on a new constitution to transition towards democratic governance.
Gabon approves law allowing junta leader to contest elections
An overwhelming majority of Gabonese people have voted for a new constitution, military authorities say, in a move that marks ...
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Catholic bishops in Gabon call referendum ‘a step toward democratic restoration’
Listen YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Catholic Bishops in Gabon have called the November 16 constitutional referendum “a step toward ...
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Gabon adopts seven-year presidential term in push toward civilian rule
Voters in Gabon have approved a referendum extending the presidential term from five to seven years, a move viewed as a key ...
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Gabon approves new constitution a year after military seized power
National broadcaster Gabon TV said there were no serious incidents reported ... His replacement, transitional president ...
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 ...
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 ...