Coup

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

Nairobi – The African Union’s Peace and Security Council said on Thursday it had decided to “immediately suspend” Gabon... Read more

1 Sep, 2023

Addis Ababa – The head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, said on Wednesday he “strongly condemns”... Read more

31 Aug, 2023

Libreville — A group of Gabonese military officers appeared on television Wednesday announcing they were “putting an end to... Read more

30 Aug, 2023

Accra – West African military chiefs held a second day of talks in Ghana on Friday, preparing for a... Read more

19 Aug, 2023

Nairobi – The African Union (AU) said it was holding a meeting on Monday on the crisis in Niger... Read more

14 Aug, 2023

Nairobi – The African Union on Friday expressed “deep concern” at the reported poor conditions of Niger President Mohamed... Read more

11 Aug, 2023

Abuja – Leaders from West African bloc Ecowas will meet on Thursday for an emergency summit on the coup... Read more

10 Aug, 2023

Cape Town – Niger’s decision to restrict its airspace has reportedly led to flight diversions and disruptions for several... Read more

8 Aug, 2023

Niamey – Pressure mounted on Saturday on the leaders of a coup in Niger on the eve of a... Read more

6 Aug, 2023