Opposition candidates defeated in last month’s disputed Gabon presidential election say they are challenging the results in court.

Gabon’s opposition leaders are barred from leaving the country in the wake of post-election violence, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.

Gabon security forces patrolled the streets of Port Gentil on Monday, with some civilian traffic returning after post-election violence.

Gangs looted stores in Gabon’s second city of Port Gentil on Friday, amid new unrest after Ali Bongo was declared winner of the country’s election.

Ali Ben Bongo, son of Gabon’s long-time ruler, Omar Bongo, won an election to succeed his late father, the interior minister announced on Thursday.