A Year On From Coup, Gabon’s Military Strongman Eyes Presidency

A year after seizing power, Gabon’s General Brice Oligui Nguema appears to have his sights set…

Ali Bongo Critic Named Interim PM In Post-Coup Gabon

Gabon’s military rulers named Raymond Ndong Sima, a strong opponent of deposed president Ali Bongo Ondimba,…

Gabon Coup Leader Sworn In As Interim President

General Brice Oligui Nguema, who spearheaded the coup that deposed Gabon’s 55-year-old dynasty last week, took…

Gabon Awaits Word On Its Future After End Of Bongo Era

People in the central African state of Gabon awaited a steer on their future on Thursday…

Rwanda Retires 12 Generals, Cameroon Reshuffles Defence Ministry After Gabon Coup

In a rearrangement of the military, the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) has retired 12 generals and…

Who is General Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s New Leader?

General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was appointed the leader of the military junta that seized control…

10 Critical Events in Gabon Since Independence

From Gabon’s independence in 1960 to Wednesday’s coup against outgoing President Ali Bongo, who has been…

Coups: Protecting Democracy In Africa Remains Paramount Priority, Trudeau Tells Tinubu

On the phone with President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that…

Gabon President Calls On ‘Friends’ To Speak Up Over Coup

Gabon’s President Ali Bongo has appeared in a video calling for his “friends” to “make noise”…

Commonwealth Calls Gabon Coup ‘Deeply Concerning’

The Commonwealth on Wednesday voiced fears about a military coup in Gabon, which joined the grouping…

US Watching Gabon After Military Coup – White House

The United States is closely watching the situation in Gabon following a military coup, the latest…

Gabon President Under House Arrest – Coup Leaders

Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba is under house arrest, and one of his sons has been…

Statement Read By Gabon Soldier Announcing ‘End Of Regime’

On Wednesday, a group of Gabonese officers and soldiers came on television, declaring that they were…

Gabon’s Soldiers Seize Power, Say Election Result Cancelled, ‘Regime’ Ended

A group of Gabonese military soldiers appeared on television on Wednesday, declaring that they were “putting…