Libreville, 06 Sept-(ANA)-Gabon's President-elect Ali Ben Bongo has called for calm amid reports of new post-election clashes and despite a curfew in the city of Port Gentil.
"We are a nation of laws... there are institutions in place for those who have complaints," he told French radio.
Two people have died since Thursday in the violence, much of which has been aimed at French interests in the city.
Protesters accuse France of helping fix the poll following the death of Ali Bongo's father, who ruled for 41 years.
The former colonial power was a close ally of the late Omar Bongo and has 1,000 troops in the oil-rich nation, but denies the allegations.
The violence has broken out in the industrial city of Port Gentil for a third consecutive night, a military source told the AFP news agency.
Earlier, French oil firm Total evacuated their expatriate staff from Port Gentil to the capital, Libreville, after some of its buildings were set ablaze.
There has been widespread looting and makeshift barricades were put up on main roads as protesters and security forces clashed.
Correspondents say Libreville has experienced less violence, but has a larger security presence. (ANA)
Russia/Ukraine