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 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 votes 'yes' to new constitution
The constitutional change would also require presidential candidates to be exclusively Gabonese, with at least one Gabon- born parent and have a Gabonese spouse. The criterion disqualifies ousted ruler Ali Bongo Ondimba,
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.
Gabon approves new constitution a year after military seized power
Gabonese voters have given a resounding 'yes' to a new constitution proposed by the country's military rulers. The changes, approved in a referendum on Sunday, include limits to terms in office and prevent family members from succeeding a president.
Gabon votes on post-coup constitutional referendum
Gabonese citizens are voting on a new constitution with many positive elements. Many experts have said that if the referendum is free and fair, it will mark the start of Gabon's transition to civilian,
Gabon Votes Yes to New Constitution, Says Interior Minister
Gabonese voters approved a new constitution by a landslide 91.8%, the interior minister said on Sunday, after a referendum that the junta in power promised would be a steppingstone to democratic rule.
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.
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Gabon votes on a new constitution after the military seized power last year
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