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29 May
Proposal from Gabon's national dialogue to suspend political parties divides opinion ahead of referendum
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29 September 2023
In Gabon, interim prime minister indicates transition to civilian rule will begin next year with dialogue leading to a new constitution
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11 September 2023
In Gabon, military leader appoints interim prime minister as head of transitional government
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5 September 2023
In Gabon, military leader proposes referendum on new constitution
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30 August 2023
In Gabon, military officers declare coup after announcement of president's reelection
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12 April 2023
Gabon amends constitution to reduce presidential term to five years and institute single-round election
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14 February 2023
In Gabon, president proposes constitutional amendment to shorten presidential term to five years
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30 December 2020
Gabon's parliament adopts new constitution
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16 November 2018
Gabon Constitutional Court amends the constitution to address president's absence
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10 April 2018
In Gabon, constitutional amendments expand President Bongo's power
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12 January 2018
Gabon parliament votes to change constitution
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