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Ali Bongo’s secret weapon: splitting the opposition

The head of state is banking on divisions within the ranks of his opponents to govern more freely. [...]

Published on 15/02/2017 at 04:30 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Ali Bongo's strategy to legitimise his second term

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Third social tour for Ali‘16!

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Alexandre Barro-Chambrier proposes himself as the third way

Having toured Europe in early July to raise awareness of the post-electoral crisis in Gabon, Alexandre Barro Chambrier, the 59-year-old [...]

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Ali Bongo settles his scores with his family!

Having taken action against certain of his ministers and advisers, the head of state is now targeting some of his own relatives. Explanations.

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Bongo wants to keep the ball front and centre

With opponents still contesting the election victory that returned him to power, Ali Bongo has taken to extending olive branches. It’s a risky strategy.

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The opposition talks about change

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Bissielo brings the opposition together

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How Bongo’s presidential race suddenly became much tougher

Thanks to backroom deals, key rivals have rallied behind a single candidate: Jean Ping.

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From Tripoli to Benghazi, Turkish trader BGN's oil odyssey

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Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Gabon
Ali Bongo’s secret weapon: splitting the opposition

Gabon
Ali Bongo's strategy to legitimise his second term

Spotlight | Gabon
Third social tour for Ali‘16!

Gabon
Alexandre Barro-Chambrier proposes himself as the third way

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Ali Bongo settles his scores with his family!

Gabon
Bongo wants to keep the ball front and centre

Gabon
The opposition talks about change

Gabon
Bissielo brings the opposition together

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How Bongo’s presidential race suddenly became much tougher