Gabon votes on a new constitution after the military seized power last year

Gabon Approves New Constitution a Year After Military Seized Power

Gabonese voters have given a resounding 'yes' to a new constitution proposed by the country's military rulers. The changes, approved in a referendum on Sunday, include limits to terms in office and prevent family members from succeeding a president.

Interior minister says Gabon has approved a new constitution

Provisional results published on Sunday show 91.8 per cent of voters said 'yes' to the new charter.

Early results show voters back new Gabon constitution

Gabon’s military rulers announced their new constitution had been overwhelmingly approved in a referendum, according to provisional results it published Sunday, marking a new chapter for the oil-rich African nation. The estimated 860,000 registered voters faced an onslaught of calls by authorities on TV, radio and social media to make their ballot count — whether

Gabon votes yes to new constitution, says interior minister

General Brice Oligui Nguema, who is interim president, has touted Saturday's vote as a sign of the government's commitment to a democratic transition, tentatively scheduled for summer 2025

Gabon votes ‘yes’ to new constitution

voters on Sunday approved a new constitution by a landslide 91.8%. Interior Minister Hermann Immongault said that turnout in the referendum was an estimated 53.5%. Broadcaster Gabon TV said there were no serious incidents during the voting. What do we know about the draft constitution? The , while also increasing the length of terms from five to seven years. The document also abolishes the position of prime minister and stipulates that family me…