Military head Oligui Nguema is the strongest candidate, but his ties to the old government have led to criticism.

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Gabon, a small central African nation which touts itself as the "Last Eden", attracts around 350,000 foreign visitors a year. It wants to double that figure, a likely priority for the winner of ...

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LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — Gabon will hold a presidential election on April 12, the council of ministers said. The West African country is currently ruled by the military following a coup in ...