The rise of military coups in Africa
Military coups were a regular occurrence in parts of Africa in the…
Gabon Coup: Army officers take over power, end Bongo’s 53-year reign
Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they…
Gabon’s opposition candidate claims election victory, calls for Ali Bongo to concede defeat
The camp of Albert Ondo Ossa, President Ali Bongo's main rival in…
Gabon’s opposition parties urge boycott of legislative polls over rule change
Gabon's main opposition parties, who have lined up behind a single candidate…
Gabon’s opposition parties name joint candidate in bid to unseat President Ali Bongo
President of the Gabonese opposition grouping, Alternance 2023, Francois Ndong Obiang, on…
Gabon restructures portion of debt to finance ocean protection
Gabon has converted $163 million, a third of its debt, into funds…
Gabon’s president Bongo faces 18 other candidate in re-election bid
Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose family has ruled the oil-rich Central…
Gabon approves 19 presidential candidates for next month election
Gabonese electoral body has validated 19 candidates, including current President Ali Bongo…
Gabon President Ali Bongo announces his candidacy in August election
Gabonese President Ali Bongo, 64, says he will run for re-election in…
Gabon to acquire a payload military carrier with a $52m loan from Santander Bank
Gabon is set to place order for a C295 military carrier from…