Gabon

Gabon’s interim prime minister: Two-year transition to free elections 'reasonable'

Sep 11, 2023 09:16

The prime minister of Gabon’s transitional government, which came to power following last month's coup, says a two-year period before holding the free elections promised by the country’s new military rulers is “reasonable.”
Gabon junta appoints former opposition leader Sima as interim prime minister

Sep 08, 2023 11:08

Gabon’s military government has appointed a former opposition leader as the interim prime minister of the Central African country.
People in Gabon celebrate toppling of pro-France government

Aug 31, 2023 03:32

People in Gabon have taken to the streets in droves to celebrate the military's toppling of the pro-France government of President Ali Bongo.
Gabon military officers declare coup after presidential election in oil-rich country

Aug 30, 2023 05:30

A group of rebellious military officers declared a coup in the central African nation of Gabon, minutes after the results of the presidential election showed that President Ali Bongo had won a third term.
Macron launches Africa tour amid rising anti-France sentiments

Mar 02, 2023 14:14

French President Emmanuel Macron has launched a tour of Africa with a message that France is not after meddling, but he faced a
Gabon says Libreville calm after military coup attempt

Jan 07, 2019 09:11

The government in Gabon says calm has returned to the capital Libreville hours after a group of military officers launched a coup attempt in the absence of ailing President Ali Bongo.
Gabon’s Bongo sworn in, starts second term as president

Sep 27, 2016 11:57

Ali Bongo has been sworn in for a new term as the president of Gabon despite widespread claims that his recent reelection was marred by fraud and vote rigging.
Gabon court upholds Bongo's election victory, rejects opposition

Sep 24, 2016 13:01

The Constitutional Court of Gabon has upheld the narrow victory of incumbent President Ali Bongo, dismissing the appeal of his main opponent defeated in the election last month.
AU-assigned delegation postpones visit to Gabon

Sep 09, 2016 01:29

Election crisis mediators from the African Union (AU) have postponed their trip to Gabon, which was slated for Friday, to a later time in the future.
Gabon justice minister resigns in protest at disputed vote results

Sep 06, 2016 08:19

Gabon’s justice minister has resigned in protest at the government’s failure to recount the ballots cast in the African country’s controversial presidential election, which has sparked violent street protests in recent days.