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GABON

Campaign begins for presidential election

The electoral campaign for Gabon's April 12 presidential election commenced on Saturday. Transitional President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema addressed his supporters at a stadium in the capital Libreville. "On April 12,2025, you will choose your candidate, the builder, special President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema," he said. Nguema, who led the Aug 30, 2023, coup, resigned from the military to run as a candidate. Eight candidates are contesting the presidency.