2016 Gabonese protests
| 2016 Gabonese protests | |
|---|---|
| Part of the aftermath of the 2016 Gabonese presidential election | |
| Date | 31 August – 1 September 2016 |
| Location | |
| Status | Ended |
| Lead figures | |
| Casualties | |
| Death(s) | 5 |
| Arrested | 1,100 |
After the 27 August 2016 presidential election in Gabon, in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba was narrowly re-elected against opposition candidate Jean Ping, armed clashes between supporters of Ping, who claimed victory, and police erupted, resulting in the authorities blocking the internet in Libreville.