Gabon's opposition leader, former prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, was placed in pre-trial detention following his arrest. The detention stems from allegations of fraud and breach of trust related to a 2008 cultural festival.

Gabon’s main opposition leader and former prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze was placed in pre-trial detention Thursday night following his arrest over allegations of fraud and breach of trust linked to a 2008 cultural festival. The case has sparked criticism from his party, which says the move is politically motivated.