Libreville, Gabon – Following the August 30, 2023, coup d’état, Gabon is working towards free and fair elections scheduled for 2025. A crucial step in this process involves a United Nations mission currently underway in the nation’s capital, Libreville. The mission, comprised of electoral experts, is collaborating with the Gabonese goverment and key stakeholders to ensure a transparent and inclusive electoral process.
The UN team met with Gabon’s Deputy prime Minister on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. This meeting, a response to a Gabonese government request for assistance, marks a significant step towards stabilizing the nation’s political landscape.The goal is to facilitate a smooth transition following the recent political upheaval.
Simon-Pierre Nanitélamio, Deputy Director of the United Nations Electoral assistance Department and head of the mission, outlined the team’s objectives. He stated, “The aim is to meet in Gabon all the actors, all the stakeholders in the electoral process, exchange with them to identify the specific needs in Gabon, identify the main challenges together and try to find solutions.”
The UN mission’s work is expected to culminate in a extensive report detailing Gabon’s electoral needs and offering tailored recommendations for assistance. This report will be submitted to the UN Secretary-General, guiding future support for the country’s democratic development. The international community’s involvement underscores the global importance of ensuring free and fair elections in Gabon, a nation rich in natural resources and facing significant political challenges.
The success of the 2025 Gabonese elections will not only impact the nation’s internal stability but also serve as a significant benchmark for democratic progress in Central Africa. The UN’s commitment to supporting this process reflects a broader international effort to promote democratic governance and stability in the region.
Following a coup d’état in Gabon on august 30, 2023, the nation is working towards holding free and fair elections in 2025. A UN mission is currently in the capital, Libreville, to help ensure a transparent and inclusive electoral process. [[Content provided by the user]]
The UN team met with Gabon’s Deputy Prime Minister on December 11, 2024, to discuss the country’s electoral needs and offer support. [[Content provided by the user]]
The mission is headed by Simon-Pierre Nanitélamio, Deputy Director of the United Nations Electoral Assistance Department. Nanitélamio stated that the team aims to identify Gabon’s specific electoral needs and challenges in order to find tailored solutions. [[Content provided by the user]]
The UN mission will produce a comprehensive report outlining Gabon’s electoral needs and offering recommendations for assistance. This report will be submitted to the UN Secretary-General. [[Content provided by the user]]
