Gabon is awaiting election results on Monday that could prove crucial for the leadership of General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
More than 900,000 Gabonese were called to the polls on Saturday, in the country’s first legislative and local elections since a 2023 military coup toppled the Bongo dynasty.
Voters were asked to elect 145 parliament members as well as local councillors, who will in turn indirectly elect senators, mayors and president of regional assemblies.
Polls closed on Saturday evening, with vote counting beginning immediately after.