Authorities in Gabon have temporarily suspended French state media stations TV5 Monde, France 24 and Radio France International (RFI) for lacking objectivity and balance in the treatment of information relating to Saturday’s general election. French public radio RFI had said there were concerns of a post-electoral crisis amid an internet …
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Gabonese President Ali Bongo has campaigned for re-election in remote corners of the rainforested nation this month, seeking to dispel opposition claims he lacks the strength and track record to fulfil generous electoral promises in a third term, Reuters reported. Gabon holds presidential, legislative and local elections on August 26. …
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