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Voters in Gabon have gone to the polls to elect a successor to President Omar Bongo, who died in June after leading his country for 41 years.
Favourite to succeed him is his son, Ali Ben Bongo, 50, candidate of the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG).
He has promised to boost what he says is the prosperity that Gabon enjoyed during his father's years in power.
Mr Bongo's rivals include former government ministers Andre Mba Obame and Casimir Oye Mba.
They have denounced what they say is endemic corruption and favouritism in Gabon.
On Friday at least five out of 23 opposition candidates announced they were pulling out of the race and pledged their support for Mr Obame.
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