September 1 - Large explosions and gunfire are heard around the capital of Libreville as security forces clash with demonstrators[3] and the military bombs the building of Jean Ping's party, killing 2. The internet is also cut off in the capital.[4]
September 7 - President Bongo rejects calls for a recount in the disputed election.[5]
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^"Gabon leader and top rival both claim presidential victory, allege fraud". Reuters. 28 August 2016.
^"Protesters in Gabon burn parliament building amid allegations of stolen election". The Washington Post.
^"Gabon demonstrators protesting election result clash with police". Archived from the original on 2018-01-12.
^"Gabon presidential guard 'bombed Jean Ping's party HQ'". BBC News. September 2016.
^"Gabon's Bongo shrugs off calls for vote recount". Reuters. 7 September 2016.
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