"General Nguema's victory highlights the trend of military leaders returning to power through elections in West and Central Africa, amidst a backdrop of recent coups."
"With over 90 percent of the votes, General Nguema solidified his control over Gabon following a coup, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the election."
Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema has claimed victory in Gabon's presidential election, securing over 90 percent of the vote following a 2023 coup. Despite the overwhelming win and a concession from his main rival, former Prime Minister Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze, there are allegations that the election was manipulated to favor Nguema. Expected to lead Gabon for the next seven years, Nguema's win signifies a troubling trend in West and Central Africa, where several military leaders have taken power through force and subsequently won elections.
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