Gabon elections – "We urge authorities to ensure unrestricted access to the internet"

Gabon elections – "We urge authorities to ensure unrestricted access to the internet"

While internet access in Gabon has been stable ever since, the 2023 elections were plagued by restrictions and shutdowns. This is why digital rights advocates are urging the government to continue this trend on Saturday.

Gabon elections: why a landmark vote won’t bring real change

The upcoming elections in Gabon will test whether the country is on a firm democratic footing, or whether it will be business as usual with military men in control, but under the guise of democratic choice. Brice Oligui Nguema, now the transitional president, staged a coup against Ali Bongo in August 2023. Oligui Nguema and his military junta promised to return power to civilians at the end of a two year military transition. But Oligui Nguema wr…

The Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, Abdou Abarry, during his press conference at the institution's headquarters on 03 December in Libreville © Archives Gabonactu.com The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Central Africa and Head of UNOCA, Abdou Abarry, issued a statement calling for a transparent, sincere and peaceful presidential election to be held in Gabon on 12 April 2025.