Gabon's election run-up commences
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In Gabon, the starting gun goes off today for a two-week election campaign ahead of the poll to choose who steps into the big shoes of Omar Bongo, who died in June after being in power for more than forty years.
Widely tipped to succeed Omar Bongo is the former defence minister who's just been relieved of his position so he can stand as candidate of the ruling party. He also happens to be Mr Bongo's son, Ali-Ben.
Some of the other presidential candidates are concerned, not just that Ali-Ben Bongo is receiving preferential treatment but also, that the election has been scheduled so soon.
Among those calling on Gabon's interim president, Rose Francine Rogombe, to postpone the election is independent candidate, Reverend Claudine Ayo.
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