YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Catholic Bishops in Gabon have called the November 16 constitutional referendum “a step toward democratic restoration.” Voters went to the polls to vote for a new Constitution that would end the military transitional government and return the country to democratic rule.  Provisional results announced by the country’s interior Ministry early November 17 show an overwhelming win for the new constitution, with 91.8 percent of th…

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Catholic bishops in Gabon call referendum ‘a step toward democratic restoration’

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It's historic! At the end of a campaign that took place in an unprecedented climate, the Gabonese people, for once, really moved (more than 50% of the real participation rate, which has not been seen in a long time) to vote and massively say yes (almost 93%) to the new Constitution that was proposed to them. And for the first time, we didn't have to wait ten days for the results but only 24 hours. Proof of perfect organization, a desire for tran…

C’est historique ! Au terme d’une campagne qui s’est déroulée dans un climat inédit, les Gabonais se sont, pour une fois, réellement déplacés (plus de 50 % de taux réel de participation, du jamais vu depuis longtemps) pour aller voter et dire massivement oui (à près de 93 %) à la nouvelle Constitution qui leur était proposée. Et pour la première fois, il n’a pas fallu attendre dix jours pour avoir les résultats mais 24 heures seulement. La preuv…

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The draft constitutional reform proposed by the military government in power in Gabon was approved with an overwhelming majority, obtaining 91.8 percent of votes in favor against 8.2 percent of those against. This is reported by “RFI”, stressing that the referendum on Saturday, November 16, saw, according to data from the electoral commission, a turnout of 53 percent, for a total of 436,066 Gabonese citizens who exercised their right to vote.

Il progetto di riforma costituzionale proposto dalla giunta militare al potere in Gabon è stato approvato con una maggioranza schiacciante, ottenendo il 91,8 per cento di voti favorevoli contro l’8,2 dei contrari. Lo riferisce “Rfi”, sottolineando che il referendum di sabato, 16 novembre, ha visto secondo i dati della commissione elettorale un’affluenza del 53 per cento, per un totale di 436.066 cittadini gabonesi che hanno esercitato il loro di…

Gabon: passa il referendum per un presidenzialismo rafforzato, al "sì" il 91,8 per cento dei voti - Agenzia Nova

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Gabon: the referendum for a reinforced presidentialism passes, 91.8 percent of the votes to 'yes' - Agenzia Nova

According to provisional results, 91.80 per cent of Gabonese people approved the new constitution established by the military regime of General Brice Oligui Nguema. This result has yet to be validated by the Constitutional Court before the presidential elections scheduled for 2025. The constitution written by the military regime won broad support on Sunday, with 91.80% [...]

D’après des résultats provisoires, 91,80 % des Gabonais ont approuvé la nouvelle constitution instaurée par le régime militaire du général Brice Oligui Nguema. Ce résultat doit encore être validé par la Cour constitutionnelle avant les élections présidentielles prévues en 2025. La constitution rédigée par le régime militaire a obtenu un large soutien dimanche, avec 91,80 % […]

Gabon: la constitution adoptée avec 91,80 % des voix lors du référendum

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Gabon: the constitution adopted with 91.80% of the votes in the referendum

The new Constitution proposed by the transitional authorities in Gabon was adopted by 91.80% of the votes in the referendum held on Saturday, according to provisional results published on Sunday evening by the Ministry of the Interior. The Gabonese people adopted the new constitution by 91.80%, announced the Minister of…

La nouvelle Constitution proposée par les autorités de la transition au Gabon a été adoptée à 91,80% des voix lors du référendum organisé samedi, selon les résultats provisoires publiés dimanche soir par le ministère de l’Intérieur. Les Gabonais ont adopté à 91,80% la nouvelle constitution, a annoncé le ministre de…

Gabon: 91,80% de "oui" à la nouvelle Constitution , H24info

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Gabon: 91.80% "yes" to the new Constitution, H24info

Some 868,115 voters turned out on Sunday 17 November to vote in the referendum organized to choose a new fundamental law. Among them, 91.8% voted “yes”, according to official figures.

Quelque 868 115 électeurs se sont déplacés dimanche 17 novembre pour se prononcer lors du referendum organisé pour choisir une nouvelle loi fondamentale. Parmi eux, 91,8 % ont voté « oui », selon les chiffres officiels.

Catholic bishops in Gabon call referendum ‘a step toward democratic restoration’

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