Tag: Gabon
U.S. hammers Gabon, suspends aids over coup
On 30 August 2023, a coup d'état occurred in Gabon shortly after the announcement that incumbent president Ali Bongo Ondimba…
In Gabon wife of deposed president Bongo, sons charged with money laundering
Sylvia Bongo was charged by an investigating judge on Thursday and ordered to remain under house arrest. She also faces…
Standing ovation for General Nguema at swearing-in ceremony
General Brice Oligui Nguema got a standing ovation Monday as he arrived for the swearing-in ceremony as Gabon’s transitional President.…
Gabon’s coup leader Nguema takes oath of office today
Nguema, the head of the elite Republican Guard, led officers in a military coup on Wednesday against President Ali Bongo…
21 facts to know about General Nguema, Gabon’s new military leader
As the head of the Republican Guard, he pushed Ali Bongo to improve his men's working and living conditions by…
Military Coup: In whose interest?
In the long run, military rule ends up stifling progress, prosperity and does incalculable damage to national unity and cohesion…
We won the election: Gabon opposition demands General Nguema hand over power
Alternance 2023 said it wants a full vote count from Tuesday's election, which it said would show Ondo Ossa had…
Coup: African Union suspends Gabon
AU’s Peace and Security Council said on Thursday evening that it strongly condemned the take-over of power by the military…
Flashback: Ex-Gabonese President Ali Bongo an Igboman
This startling revelation is about to be revealed as a court in western France Thursday allowed a family member of…
Gabon’s military announces General Brice Oligui Nguema new leader
Ali Bongo who was toppled is now under house arrest in his palace, with his wife and son also detained…
Help me make noise: Ousted Ali Bongo of Gabon seeks help from house arrest [Video]
"The people here have arrested me, my family. My son is somewhere. My wife is in another place," Bongo said…
Gabonese opposition hopes to topple Ali Bongo as voting begins
Bongo's camp has positioned him as the firm favourite to win the race, although there has been no reliable polling.
Gabon expels Cameroonian journalist Sainclair Mezing ahead of election
The journalist who spoke with CPJ said officers questioned him at the airport about the purpose of his visit, claiming…
Macron heads to Africa for 5-day trip
Macron’s trip to Africa came at a time when France, as a former colonial power, is coming under pressure in…
Burkina Faso hit AFCON quarter-final after epic shootout
Ismahila Ouedraogo scored the winning penalty for Burkina Faso, putting the ball into the right side of the goal past…