Countries Gabon’s ousted leader Bongo ‘free to go abroad’ – post-coup ruler Libreville – Gabon’s former president Ali Bongo, who was ousted in a putsch, is free to leave the country... Read more 7 Sep, 2023
Countries Gabon coup: Bongo’s rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances Gyldas A. Ofoulhast-Othamot, St. Petersburg College The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought... Read more 2 Sep, 2023
Countries AU says to ‘immediately suspend’ Gabon after coup Nairobi – The African Union’s Peace and Security Council said on Thursday it had decided to “immediately suspend” Gabon... Read more 1 Sep, 2023
Countries African Union ‘strongly condemns attempted coup’ in Gabon Addis Ababa – The head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, said on Wednesday he “strongly condemns”... Read more 31 Aug, 2023
Countries ‘Make noise’ – Gabon president appeals to ‘friends’ to speak up over coup Libreville – Gabon’s president Ali Bongo has appeared in a video calling for his “friends” to “make noise” after... Read more 30 Aug, 2023
Countries Gabon officers say election result cancelled, ‘regime’ ended Libreville — A group of Gabonese military officers appeared on television Wednesday announcing they were “putting an end to... Read more 30 Aug, 2023
Countries Macron says era of French interference in Africa is ‘over’ Libreville – President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the era of French interference in Africa was “well over” as... Read more 2 Mar, 2023
Angola France’s Macron kicks off four-nation tour of Africa Libreville – France’s President Emmanuel Macron began a tour of Central Africa on Wednesday in a diplomatic drive to... Read more 2 Mar, 2023
Angola France plans ‘noticeable reduction’ of troops in Africa Paris – France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced a “noticeable reduction” of troops in Africa, where anti-French sentiment... Read more 28 Feb, 2023
Angola Macron to outline Africa policy before four-nation trip Paris – President Emmanuel Macron is to outline on Monday France’s revamped strategy for Africa, where anti-French sentiment is... Read more 27 Feb, 2023