In Libreville, the capital, groups of demonstrators systematically attacked and burned public buildings and property belonging to President Omar Bongo and his close associates, witnesses said.
National Assembly elections in Kuwait. Franco-African summit opens in Libreville (until October 7).
Libreville also was quiet today.
One election official was reported hurt in the violence, which forced the closing of the main voting station in the capital city of Libreville.
Friday morning, French troops patrolled the streets of Port Gentil, 100 miles south of Libreville.