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Bongo victory approved by Gabon election commission: members

By AFP
Africa Just under 628,000 people were registered to vote in Gabon's presidential election, which is home to 1.8 million people.  By Marco Longari AFPFile
AUG 31, 2016 LISTEN
Just under 628,000 people were registered to vote in Gabon's presidential election, which is home to 1.8 million people. By Marco Longari (AFP/File)

Libreville (AFP) - Gabon's election commission (Cenap) on Wednesday approved President Ali Bongo's re-election over challenger Jean Ping, several members said.

The official announcement is to be made by the interior minister in a nationwide television address to be broadcast shortly. Opposition delegates abstained in the Cenap vote, a delegate said.

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