https://northafricapost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/gabon-elections.jpg19 candidates will run for August 26 presidential elections in Gabon, up from 27 bids received by the country’s Center of Elections (CGE). The CGE led by Michel Stéphane Bonda Sunday unveiled the roster of final candidates to seek the country’s top job, “Gabon Review” reports. The 19 validated candidates include incumbent Ali Bongo Odimba seeking a third term in office, since 2009, following the death of his father Omar Bongo. The Nigerian top official will meet up with his Benin counterpart Alain Hinkati and the country’s Economy and Finance minister. Adeniyi during the visit will tour the external foreign trade single window of Benin, Web Fontaine and Cotonou Harbor.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 24, 2023 11:43 UTC