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World Service,03 Feb 2025,26 mins

Gabon's election: A fresh start?

Focus on Africa

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This episode has been edited to correct an editorial error Gabon's military government recently announced that the presidential elections will be held on the 12th of April. It's a key step to re-establish civilian rule following a coup in August 2023. How significant is this? Also Dutch authorities say one of Europe's most-wanted fugitives has been living in Sierra Leone. Who is he and what do we know so far? And what does the new passport issued by the Alliance of Sahel States mean? Presenter: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Producers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya in London Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp

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