The following lists events the happened during 2016 in Gabon.
Incumbents
- President: Ali Bongo Ondimba
- Prime Minister: Daniel Ona Ondo (until September 28), Emmanuel Issoze-Ngondet (from September 28)
Events
August
- August 28 - Both President Bongo and Jean Ping claim victory in yesterday's presidential election.[1]
- August 31 - After Ali Bongo is declared President, violence breaks out with Ping supporters as protesters set fire to the parliament building.[2]
September
- September 1 - Large explosions and gunfire are heard around the capital of Libreville as security forces clash with demonstrators[3] and the military bombs the building of Jean Ping's party, killing 2. The internet is also cut off in the capital.[4]
- September 7 - President Bongo rejects calls for a recount in the disputed election.[5]
References
- ^ "Gabon leader and top rival both claim presidential victory, allege fraud". Reuters. 28 August 2016.
- ^ "Protesters in Gabon burn parliament building amid allegations of stolen election". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Gabon demonstrators protesting election result clash with police". Archived from the original on 2018-01-12.
- ^ "Gabon presidential guard 'bombed Jean Ping's party HQ'". BBC News. September 2016.
- ^ "Gabon's Bongo shrugs off calls for vote recount". Reuters. 7 September 2016.
Links
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