The Coup in Gabon: A Threat to Stability and Democracy The Background The recent coup in Gabon, which saw the army seize power from President Ali Bongo and put him under house arrest, has raised concerns about the future of democracy and stability in the country. Gabon, an oil-rich nation on the west coast of […]
Afrique: Le président du Gabon en résidence surveillée après un coup d’État Gabon–WordPress Connection Récemment, le président du Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, a été placé en résidence surveillée après une tentative de coup d’État. Cet événement a attiré l’attention du monde entier et a rappelé les défis politiques et sécuritaires auxquels de nombreux pays africains […]
Gabonese Military Seizes Power After Disputed Election Celebrations and Gunfire in the Streets of Gabon‘s Capital Military officers in Gabon appeared on national television on Wednesday to announce that they were seizing power, shortly after President Ali Bongo Ondimba was declared the winner of a heavily contested election. The officers, claiming to represent the “defense […]