Protestors set fire to the National Assembly of Gabon in Libreville in response to the disputed presidential election result.

Gabonese citizens vote for a president and members of the parliament.
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Unidentified forces attack two fishing vessels near the Gabonese capital of Libreville and abduct six crewmen (3 Indonesian, 2 Senegalese, and a South Korean). It is the second pirate attack reported this year off the coast of Gabon.
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After long delays, voters in Gabon head to the polls for the first time since the controversial 2016 presidential election.
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Large explosions and gunfire are reported in the Gabonese capital Libreville as security forces clash with supporters of opposition presidential candidate Jean Ping protesting the election results indicating a narrow victory by President Ali Bongo Ondimba.
2016-09-1

Both President Ali Bongo Ondimba and his main challenger, former Foreign Minister Jean Ping, say they won yesterday's election for a seven-year term as president. Official results are expected Tuesday.
2016-08-28

At least 45 people drown and 60 are missing after a boat carrying Nigerian migrants capsizes and sinks off shore from Libreville, Gabon.
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Protestors set fire to the National Assembly of Gabon in Libreville in response to the disputed presidential election result.

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