Gabon junta sets August 2025 as ‘indicative’ election date
November 13, 2023 The junta that seized power in Gabon in August said on Monday that it aimed to hold elections in August 2025, two years after the military coup…
Gabon coup leader sworn in as interim president in scene of jubilation
September 4, 2023 The leader of a coup that ousted Gabon’s President Ali Bongo was sworn in as interim president and cheered by jubilant supporters on Monday in a televised…
Gabon Coup Leader to Be Sworn in as Interim President
Sept. 4, 2023 The leader of a coup that ousted Gabon’s President Ali Bongo will address the nation for the first time as interim president on Monday after a swearing-in…
Gabon opposition calls for pressure on junta to hand power to civilians
September 1, 2023 Gabon’s main opposition group, Alternance 2023, urged the international community on Friday to encourage the junta that overthrew President Ali Bongo this week to hand power back…
Medical Leave: Bongo Back in Gabon After Five-month Medical Leave to Treat Stroke
President Ali Bongo of Gabon President Ali Bongo, who suffered a stroke in October, has returned to Gabon following medical leave in Morocco, a source at the presidency told Reuters…
Foiled Coup: Gabon Arrests Four Military Officers
President Ali Bongo of Gabon Gabon foiled an attempted military coup on Monday, arresting several plotters just hours after they took over state radio in a bid to…
Drama in Gabon As President Appears in Video after Long Medical Absence, Whereabouts Unknown
President Ali Bongo of Gabon Yet another drama is unfolding as President Ali Bongo of Gabon on Monday made his first appearance since falling ill nearly six…