Gabon’s main opposition leader and former prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze was placed in pre-trial detention Thursday night following his arrest over allegations of fraud and breach of trust linked to a 2008 cultural festival. The case has sparked criticism from his party, which says the move is politically motivated.
Gabon opposition leader Bilie-By-Nze placed in pre-trial detention
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Thu 10:40 - Le Figaro
The main Gabonese opponent Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nzé was arrested
Fri 01:41 - France 24
Gabon opposition leader Bilie-By-Nze placed in pre-trial detention