Gabon is holding a constitutional referendum on Saturday that could reshape its political system - introducing a seven-year ...

Gabonese voters have approved of a new constitution proposed by the country's military rulers. The text introduces term ...

Gabon's Council of Ministers passed a bill in October to ... spokeswoman for the transitional government. The draft constitution has sparked widespread debate. Supporters argue it represents ...

General Brice Oligui Nguema, who is interim president, has touted Saturday's vote as a sign of the ... the position of prime minister and recognises French as Gabon's working language.

Over 91% of voters approved the new constitution in a referendum held on Saturday, Gabon's Interior Minister Hermann Immongault said in a statement read on state television. Turnout was an ...

The proposed new constitution sets a two-term limit on the presidency, each lasting seven years, no prime minister, no dynastic transfer of power, and recognises French as Gabon's working language.

The proposed new constitution introduces two-term limits on the presidency, each lasting seven years, removes the position of prime minister and recognises French as Gabon's working language.