Ali Bongo Elected President Of Gabon

After tallying the vote counts all night last night, Interior Ministry flanked by head of the electoral commission announced the final results of the Presidential Elections.

Ali Bongo would be the next President of Gabon. Results have to be confirmed by the Supreme Court.

A huge crowd gathered last night at the headquarters of the commission awaiting the results, they were later dispersed with teargas and Opposition member Pierre Mamboundou was hurt during the scuffles.

A few violent acts are being reported around the country like a Prison riot (prisoners managed to get out) in Port Gentil that spilled through the streets. Cars and local businesses are being burned down, Posters of the new President in Libreville are being taken down and burned.

That you agree or disagree with the final results I really ask for your common sense and not to rely on violence to voice your opinions. Use the legal system to contest the results and let Justice do its work.

Final results: Ali Bongo 41,73% Andre Mba Obame 25,88% Pierre Mamboundou 25,22%

Get it right next time!

Ali Bongo & Hayoe Live Concert in Gabon

Presidential candidate Ali Bongo bought "requested" the services of Gabonese Hip Hop group Hayoe to headline a concert for the Youth in Gabon.

I used to be a fan of this group they just lost my respect. Why? you may ask well word on the net is that they didn't actually endorse the candidate himself, but the big check he offered them to write a song supporting his candidacy. Looks like they also wrote his freestyle at the beginning of the video.

There is nothing wrong with getting your money but if you have to go against your artistic integrity, you lose me.

When Obama got the endorsements of many Hip Hop artists in America he didn't ask them nor did he pay them to do so. Will.i.am, John Legend and many others volunteered their help for free.

Get it right next time.

Gloria Mika & Lord Ekomy Ndong "Les Anges Du Gabon" [Short Film in French]

I mentioned a couple times on the blog that my home country Gabon was at a critical stage of its Political and Democratic advancement since the death of the only President I only knew all my life (He's been in power for over 40 years), El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba.

In a few days, the Presidential campaign will start and there are already 23 candidates including his son and many other former government members. Some of them are already hitting the trails overseas to court some votes with the younger generation, mostly college students like me.

To make sure we don't fall in the same status-quo the country has experienced many times in previous elections International model Gloria Mika teamed up with local Hip Hop artist Lord Ekomy Ndong to start an initiative "Les Anges Gardiens Du Gabon" that will make sure the Presidential Elections are conducted in complete accountability and transparency. Also they encourage everybody to register then to vote on Election Day.

The short film was produced by Internet Sans Frontiers, a Non Governmental Organization pushing for more media access during the electoral process.

So I urge my fellow Gabonese citizens to join the movement and make their voice heard August 30th.

P.S: I'm thinking about editing the video and add some English subtitles for those of you who care about what is said in the video but French ain't their cup of tea.