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In response to mounting tensions, President Bongo endeavoured to fight corruption, reform the Constitution and conduct a national dialogue with his opponents. But his real challenger was the world commodity crisis, as low prices for oil and other primary exports increased the burden of his costly Gabon Emergent programme.
Domestic Politics
In January, President A…