Gabon’s Constitutional Court has ratified eight candidates for the upcoming presidential election. The candidates include Brice Oligui Nguema, the head of the transitional government that has led the country since a 2023 military coup. Ordinarily, transitional leaders are restricted from running for election. However, a new constitution passed in November exempted Nguema, raising concerns about… Read More »Gabon’s Coup Leader Cleared to Run for President in April Election