💨 Abstract

Gabon's Constitutional Court has approved eight candidates for the upcoming presidential election, including interim President Brice Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a military coup in 2023. Although transitional leaders are typically barred from running, Gabon's new constitution, passed in November, exempted Nguema, causing opposition and concern about the junta's intentions to stay in power.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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