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Cameroon president reassigns military leaders after Gabon coup

One of Africa’s longest-serving presidents has appointed new military leaders on the…

General Brice Oligui Nguema: Who is Gabon’s coup leader?

After deposing Gabonese President Ali Bongo, Gen Brice Oligui Nguema was carried…

Africa witnesses seven coups in three years

Africa had experienced seven coups since August 2020, before army officers said…

Gabon’s General Nguema named as Transition leader following military coup

General Brice Oligui Nguema, the commanding officer of Gabon’s elite Republican Guard,…

Gabon’s President Bongo under house arrest

Gabon's deposed President Ali Bongo Ondimba is under house arrest, the AFP…

Gabon Coup: China calls for safety guarantee of President Ali Bongo

We've also had a comment on today's events from China - which…

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…

Alliance of 40 political parties in Egypt endorse Al-Sisi for another term in office

A grouping of 40 political parties, known as The Egyptian Parties Alliance,…

Africa’s oldest presidents in 2023

In most African nations, the standard retirement age for the workforce stands…

Zimbabwe’s opposition party calls for re-run of polls

Zimbabwe's main opposition party has called for last week's elections to be…