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President Ali Bongo

September 7, 2023

Junta leader Ngeuma releases his cousin, Gabon’s President Bongo from detention

Gabon military ruler General Brice Nguema has ordered the release of his cousin, ousted President Ali Bongo, from detention.

General Brice Nguema and President Ali Bongo
September 3, 2023

Ex-lawmaker calls for end to military coups in Africa

Mr Uwak, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, condemned the latest coup in the country.

Gabon and Niger coupists
September 2, 2023

Gabon military recovers suitcases of looted cash from ousted politicians’ residences

The loot is said have allegedly been found in the house of Yann Ngulu, Chief of Staff to Nourredine Bongo, the eldest son of deposed President Bongo.‌‌

Suitcases of the recovered money
September 1, 2023

I’m glad Gabon military officers booted Bongo out of power: Fayose

“I am very happy with what happened in Gabon. I don’t like military inclusion in politics,” Mr Fayose said

Ayodele Fayose
September 1, 2023

Gabon: Coups only make crises worse, says UN secretary general

Africa has experienced seven coups since August 2020, before the one on Wednesday in Gabon. Others are Niger, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, and Chad.

Abdourahmane Tchiani of Niger, Brice Nguema of Gabon, Assimi Goita of Mali and Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso