Gabon: Bongo the second?

Latest update: 17/07/2009

- Gabon - Omar Bongo

Omar Bongo may have died but his dynasty may live on in Gabon shortened this week when the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party announced that it had chosen Mr Bongo's son, Ali-Ben Bongo, as its presidential candidate in August's elections.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Nigeria: rise of sectarian violence
GABON

Constitutional court begins recount of presidential ballot
GABON

Constitutional court to recount presidential vote
GABON

Losing candidates demand poll recount
GABON

Calm returns to restive city of Port-Gentil
GABON

PM denies government mulling emergency powers
GABON

Uneasy calm reigns after post-election unrest
GABON

Bongo appeals for calm as post-election violence continues
GABON

Bongo calls for calm as post-election violence flares
GABON

French oil group pulls foreign staff out of riot-hit Port Gentil
GABON

Court affirms Bongo win but looting continues
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Gabon's new president: history repeating?
GABON

Curfew declared after Bongo victory sparks violence
GABON

Curfew declared after Bongo election win sparks unrest
GABON

Opposition leader hurt in unrest after Bongo wins presidential poll
GABON

Troops deploy as three candidates declare poll victory
GABON

Rivals claim victory in Bongo succession poll
GABON

Top presidential contender quits on election day
GABON

Opposition still divided as voters choose successor to Bongo
GABON

Confusion reigns on eve of presidential vote

- Gabon - Omar Bongo

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