2016 Gabonese protests

After the 27 August 2016 presidential election in Gabon, in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba was narrowly re-elected against opposition candidate Jean Ping, armed clashes between supporters of Ping, who claimed victory, and police erupted, resulting in the authorities blocking the internet in Libreville.

2016 Gabonese protests
Part of the aftermath of the 2016 Gabonese presidential election
Date31 August – 1 September 2016
Location
Libreville, Gabon
StatusEnded
Lead figures
Casualties
Death(s)5
Arrested1,100
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