Unrest In Gabon After Presidential Election

Tires are set on fire during clashses in Libreville. Photo AFP

Gabon's Rage At France's Influence In Africa -- Time Magazine

The angry and at times violent protests that broke out in Gabon on Thursday, Sept. 3, following the results of the Aug. 31 presidential election weren't fueled only by accusations that the contest had been rigged. A large portion of the fury was also focused on former colonial power France, which critics claim continues a long tradition of tolerating antidemocratic and repressive behavior by Africa's strongmen in exchange for their political and economic deference to Paris.

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The old Africa game entangles France again -- Times Online blog
Autocrat’s Heir Claims Victory in Gabon

More News On The Unrest In Gabon

The old Africa game entangles France again -- Times Online blog
Autocrat’s Heir Claims Victory in Gabon -- New York Times
Gabon court confirms Ali Bongo's victory -- AP
Ali Bongo: Like father, like son? -- BBC
Gabon quiet, opposition vows court fight -- Forbes/Reuters
Security Tightens Following Overnight Curfew in Gabon -- Voice of America
Gabon Riots Continued Overnight in Port-Gentil -- Bloomberg
Unrest rocks Gabon after Bongo wins disputed vote -- AFP

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