Gabon's election: A fresh start?
Gabon heads to the polls in April to vote in a new president. How significant is this?
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Gabon's election: A fresh start?" was published on February 6, 2025 and runs 26 minutes.
February 6, 2025 ·26m · Focus on Africa
Summary
This episode has been edited to correct an editorial errorGabon's military government recently announced that the presidential elections will be held on the 12th of April. It's a key step to re-establish civilian rule following a coup in August 2023. How significant is this?Also Dutch authorities say one of Europe's most-wanted fugitives has been living in Sierra Leone. Who is he and what do we know so far? And what does the new passport issued by the Alliance of Sahel States mean?Presenter: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Producers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya in London Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Episode Description
This episode has been edited to correct an editorial error
Gabon's military government recently announced that the presidential elections will be held on the 12th of April. It's a key step to re-establish civilian rule following a coup in August 2023. How significant is this?
Also Dutch authorities say one of Europe's most-wanted fugitives has been living in Sierra Leone. Who is he and what do we know so far?
And what does the new passport issued by the Alliance of Sahel States mean?
Presenter: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Producers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya in London Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp