Gabon: Deposed Ali Bongo released, to go for medical care abroad
Gabon’s military leaders have announced an end to deposed President Ali Bongo‘s house arrest, saying he’s now “free to move about”. In a communiqué read on state TV Yesterday evening, military spokesperson Col Ulrich Manfoumbi said the decision to free Mr. Bongo is due to “his state of health”. The decision to free him follows […]
General Brice Nguema sworn in as interim President of Gabon
by Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Following the recent overthrow of former President Ali Bongo of Gabon, there have been varied opinions about whether or not the country will return to its days of civilian or democratic era, even though the military junta has promised a return shortly. The leader of the Gabon Military Junta, General Brice […]
AU suspends Gabon following military coup
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council says it has decided to “immediately suspend” Gabon following the military coup this week. The body said it strongly condemns the military takeover of power in the Republic of Gabon, which ousted President Ali Bongo. It decided to immediately suspend Gabon’s participation in all activities of the AU, […]
Aubameyang announces Gabon retirement U-turn
Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is to return to the Gabon side a year after announcing his international retirement. The 33-year-old retired as his country’s record scorer, with 28 goals in 68 appearances, in May 2022. The forward said the return was prompted by a meeting with the African country’s president Ali Bongo Ondimba. “(I) listened […]
Gabon opposition leader under house arrest
The Gabonese opposition leader, Guy Nzouba-Ndama, has been placed under house arrest five days after he was detained at the Congolese border with suitcases packed with about $2 million (£1.8 million). His arrest was filmed and the opening of the suitcases posted on social media. Mr Nzouba-Ndama – a potential candidate in upcoming presidential elections […]
