Gabon prepares for the first presidential election since the 2023 coup

A few hours to go before the presidential election in Gabon. Over 800,000 voters, both from the country and the diaspora, will have to choose from 8 candidates. Among them is Brice Oligui Nguema, the president of the transition. Here’s an analysis on the final stages of the campaign, marked by promises, hopes, and tensions, particularly regarding the alliance between the former ruling party, PDG, and the military forces.