Leaders of Gabon’s Centre des Libéraux Réformateurs (CLR) gathered in Libreville this weekend to officially kickstart the party’s revitalization ahead of next year’s highly anticipated congress. Founded by Jean-Boniface Assélé, the party is setting out to reorganize its structures, rally its base, and reaffirm its backing for President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema during a pivotal political phase.