Early reports say a majority of voters in Gabon cast ballots to end military rule

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station during Gabon's referendum in Libreville, Nov. 16, 2024. Officials say the adoption of the new constitution is one of the major promises made by General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, pictured in Libreville, April 2, 2024. A voter registers to vote at a polling station during Gabon's referendum in Libreville, Nov. 16, 2024.

Early results indicate a majority of Gabon's 860,000 registered voters cast ballots in favor of a new constitution that could end military rule, according to state TV reports.