Second inauguration of Ali Bongo Ondimba

The second inauguration of Ali Bongo Ondimba for his second seven-year term as the third President of Gabon occurred on 27 September 2016 after the August 2016 presidential election.[1] This was the second time Ali Bongo took the oath after he was first sworn into office on 16 October 2016.

"Inauguration of Ali Bongo Ondimba" redirects here. For the 2009 inauguration, see Ali Bongo Ondimba.
Inauguration of Ali Bongo Ondimba
Date27 September 2016 (2016-09-27)
LocationPresidential Palace, Libreville
ParticipantsPresident: Ali Bongo Ondimba

The inauguration took place despite the violence and tension in the country after Bongo won the election on a thin margin of only 6000 votes. The opposition, led by Jean Ping, denounced the election results as fraudulent.[2] The inauguration was kept low key to prevent any violence between the two parties.[3]

Dignitaries in attendance
Country Title Dignitary
 Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta[4]
 Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou
 Sao Tome and Principe President Evaristo Carvalho
 Togo President Faure Gnassingbé

Government representatives
Country Title Dignitary
 Morocco Head of Government Abdelilah Benkirane[5]

References
  1. "Gabon's President Bongo Sworn In After Disputed Elections". VOA News. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  2. "Gabon: le président Bongo investi pour un nouveau mandat de sept ans - RFI" (in French). Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  3. McAllister, Edward. "Gabon president Bongo sworn in after disputed poll". Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  4. "Gabon : Isolé, Ali Bongo prête serment, la France doute... | SEN360.FR" (in French). Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  5. "Abdelilah Benkirane Represents King Mohammed VI at Inauguration of Gabonese President". Morocco World News. 2016-09-27. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
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