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Gabon opposition leader kept behind bars as court rejects appeal

3 Jun 2026, 13:49 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
Gabon opposition leader kept behind bars as court rejects appeal
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

Gabon’s main opposition figure, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, will remain in detention after an appeals court rejected his bid to invalidate legal proceedings against him. The decision deepens concerns over judicial independence and political freedoms in the Central African nation.