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Part of France's empire in Central Africa until 1960, Gabon has remained one of its key allies on the continent. As soldiers attempt to overthrow President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who took over from his father,…

Who Is Gabons Coup Leader?

France's post-colonial days are long gone and yet its influence in Francophone Africa is in tatters.

As Gabonese go to the polls, authorities cut off access to information.

Abuja (Sundiata Post) - As Military incursion into politics spreads like wild fire, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeeia has expressed concern over the rising cases

APA-Libreville (Gabon) Gabon's ailing president Ali Bongo has been deposed by the military, shortly after being declared the winner of a presidential e ...

LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — Mutinous soldiers in Gabon proclaimed their republican guard chief as the country’s leader Wednesday after placing the just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest, alleging betrayal and massive embezzlement

A military coup thrust the Central African nation of Gabon into turmoil Wednesday, unseating the president – whose family had held power for more than half a century – just minutes after he was named the winner of a contested election.

The coup leaders said that Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema had been “unanimously” designated president of a transitional committee to lead the country.

Mutinous soldiers in Gabon have proclaimed their republican guard chief as the country’s leader after placing the newly re-elected president under house arrest and alleging massive embezzlement under his long-time