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Experts say that a lot is expected from the current government. Foremost is meeting the demands of the international community. Gabon runs the risk of being hit by international financial institutions, which suspend all aid in the event of a military regime
The timetable for the major stages of the transition in Gabon will reach its conclusion in August 2025. Between then and now, is it possible for the existing junta government to fulfil the promises that they have made to the people? Experts say that a lot is expected from the current government. Foremost is meeting the demands of the international community. Gabon runs the risk of being hit by the international financial institutions, which suspend all aid in the event of a military regime.
Many doubt that twenty-four months seems reasonable enough to put in place the instruments of governance. The main highlights of this timetable are the inventory of issues and the synthesis of proposals. Holding of a referendum to adopt a new constitution, and the reform of the Electoral Code are important tasks the transition government has to fulfill.
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Although 2025 has been proposed by the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions as the date for the presidential election, it is up to the Gabonese people to decide on the feasibility of this timetable during the national dialogue due to be held in April 2024. This speaks at large to the nebulous nature of the timetable set and how easily the goalpost can be changed.
