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Ivorian blogger Théophile Kouamouo [Fr], who also mentions Togo, ponders about what will happen after Bongo's death and wonders about the future of the Françafrique:

Global Voices in English » Gabon: On President Omar Bongo’s death 2009

Yet when Bongo's son, Ali Ben Bongo, the ruling party's candidate, was declared the victor of the August 31st election, few were surprised.

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Here is a video of a Gabonese woman accuses France of being directly responsible for Bongo's fraudulent election (fr):

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Citing Togo's experience, Kopgli doubts Bongo's death will bring change:

Global Voices in English » Gabon: On President Omar Bongo’s death 2009

Mr. Obama met with Mr. Bongo at the White House Thursday, despite questions about alleged corruption in Mr. Bongo's family and government.

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His rivals who include the current prime minister, Jean Eyeghe Ndong, and Bongo's own son.

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Bongo's son was eventually declared the official candidate, and Eyéghé Ndong, in protest, declared himself an independent candidate.

Global Voices in English » Gabon: Presidential Candidate Uses Social Media in Historic Election 2009

With Bongo's son as the ruling party's official candidate, Gabon's lack of a democratic tradition, and with the August 30th election fast approaching, Moubamba faces an uphill battle.

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In Gabon, Malagasy blogger Harinjaka, who is currently based in Libreville, writes about potential evidence of fraud that led to Ali Bongo's victory: of the cards featured in the image above, the one on the left is authentic, while the one on the right has been forged.

Global Voices in English » Françafrique casts shadow in Gabon, Madagascar, and Mauritania 2009

Mr. Obama met with Mr. Bongo at the White House Thursday, despite questions about alleged corruption in Mr. Bongo's family and government.

Obama Urges Gabon's President to Root Out Corruption 2011