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Live Updates: AU 'Strongly Condemns' Military Takover Attempt in Gabon

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Live Updates: AU 'Strongly Condemns' Military Takover Attempt in Gabon

10:02 30.08.2023 (Updated: 19:54 30.08.2023)

On Wednesday, Ali Bongo Ondimba, the president of Gabon, was reelected as the country's head for the next term after securing 64.2% of votes. After that the country's military delivered a televised address to announce the cancellation of the elections' results and the dissolution of all the institutions of the republic.

The Gabon's military promised to honor the country's obligations to the local and international communities, after the earlier announcement of the cancellation of the elections' results and the dissolution of all the institutions of Gabon.

In addition, the nation's military called on the population of Gabon, as well as residents of other countries that are currently in the territory of Gabon, for calm.

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19:17 30.08.2023

Rebels In Gabon Appoint Republican Guard Head Brice Oligui Nguema As Transitional Leader

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Rebels In Gabon Appoint Republican Guard Head Brice Oligui Nguema As Transitional Leader

30 August 2023, 19:17

18:55 30.08.2023

UN Secretary-General Condemns Coup Attempt in Gabon, Calls for Dialogue

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Wednesday's attempted military coup in Gabon and called on all parties in the Central African country to show restraint and engage in dialogue.

The UN chief called on the Gabonese military to guarantee the immunity of the president and his family, who are currently under house arrest.

18:54 30.08.2023

What Kind of Country is Gabon, Where Military Seized Power?

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30 August 2023, 18:54

18:54 30.08.2023

Gabon Military Coup Attempt in Photos

Gabonese residents celebrate in the streets of Libreville on August 30, 2023, after a group of Gabonese military officers appeared on television announcing that they would put an end to the current regime and cancel official election results that gave veteran President Ali Bongo Ondimba another term. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 30.08.2023

Gabon Military Coup Attempt in Photos

30 August 2023, 17:08

18:47 30.08.2023

UN Security Council 'Investigating' Situation in Gabon, US Envoy Says

The United Nations Security Council is investigating the situation in Gabon and members are discussing the next possible course of action, US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday.

"We're still investigating the situation. It's ongoing right now, and we don't have all the details, but we are consulting with other members of the Council on what action we might take," Thomas-Greenfield said.

The US ambassador noted that the UN Security Council conducted an emergency meeting when the coup took place in Niger.

17:44 30.08.2023

Developments in Gabon Show Africa is Tired of West, German Politician Says

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Developments in Gabon Show Africa is Tired of West, Expert Says

30 August 2023, 18:15

17:31 30.08.2023

US Following Gabon Military Coup 'Very, Very Closely', Kirby Says

The United States is following the military coup attempt in Gabon "very, very closely," National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said Wednesday.

"We're following this very, very closely," Kirby said during a press briefing. "It’s deeply concerning to us […] We will remain a supporter of the people in the region […] and their demand for democratic governance."

Kirby added that it was too soon to say whether Africa was witnessing a domino effect with regard to a spate of recent coups.

16:48 30.08.2023

Gabon Rebels to Elect Leader by the End of Day: Media

The military that seized power in Gabon will elect its leader during the current day, Brice Oligui Nguema, head of the Gabonese Republican Guard, told French media.

According to him, generals will meet on August 30 and decide who will lead the country during the transition period.

16:42 30.08.2023

France's Eramet Mining Company Says Taking Steps to Protect Workers, Facilities in Gabon

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30 August 2023, 16:37

16:10 30.08.2023

AU 'Strongly Condemns' Military Takover Attempt in Gabon, Calls for Ensuring President's Safety

Moussa Faki Mahamat, head of the African Union Commission, stated that he "strongly condemns" the seizure of power in Gabon.

"[Faki] is following with great concern the situation in the Gabonese Republic and strongly condemns the attempted coup d'etat in the country as a way of resolving its current post-electoral crisis," reads a statement published on the website of the continental organization.

He "calls on the national army and security forces to adhere strictly to their republican vocation, to guarantee the physical integrity of the president of the republic, members of his family as well as those of his government".

"[Faki] encourages all political, civil and military actors in Gabon to favour peaceful political paths leading to the rapid return to democratic constitutional order in the country."

15:53 30.08.2023

'Troika' of AU Peace and Security Council Meets to Discuss Situation in Gabon

The Troika of the African Union Peace and Security Council, consisting of Burundi, Cameroon and Senegal, gathered for an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Gabon, announced the chairman of the council, Willy Nyamitwe.

15:44 30.08.2023

Gabonese Mission to UN 'Working Normally': UN Source

The Gabonese Mission to the United Nations is continuing its work in context of Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba house arrest, a UN source said on Wednesday.

"The mission is working normally," the source told Sputnik.

15:37 30.08.2023

What We Know About Situation in Gabon, Its President Placed 'Under House Arrest'

Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba arrives for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on November 12, 2021. A group of Gabonese military officers appeared on television on August 30, 2023 announcing they were putting an end to the current regime and scrapping official election results that had handed another term to veteran President Ali Bongo Ondimba.
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What We Know About Situation in Gabon

30 August 2023, 15:35

15:06 30.08.2023

About 400 French Military Instructors Are in Gabon Working as Usual: Reports

About 400 French military instructors are in Gabon, the situation in the country has not affected their activities, western media reported citing French military.

"France has 400 soldiers in Gabon leading a regional military training operation. They’ve not changed their normal operations today," the agency said.

14:17 30.08.2023

Gabonese President Placed Under House Arrest Appeals to 'Friends' Around Globe

Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who has been placed under house arrest after the military seized the power on Wednesday, appealed to "friends" around the world to not ignore the current situation.

"I am Ali Bongo Ondimba, the president of Gabon, and I want to send a message to all the friends we have around the world to ask them to bring attention to the people who arrested me and my family," the president said in a video address.

Bongo also said that he is unaware of whereabouts of his wife and son.

14:16 30.08.2023

Gabon President Sacked but Retains all Civil Rights, General Reportedly Says

Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has been fired but will retain all civil rights, General Brice Oligui Nguema, head of the Republican Guard, told the media.

According to observers, Nguema led the military takeover in Gabon.

"He (Ali Bongo) was the head of state of Gabon. He is retired and enjoys all his rights. He is an ordinary Gabonese, like everyone else," the general answered a question about the fate of the deposed president.

According to the general, the president of Gabon did not have the right to be elected for a third term, and the army took responsibility for his removal from power.

14:00 30.08.2023

Gabonese People Were Not Surprised By Military Takeover, Politician Tells Sputnik

Residents applaud members of the security forces in the Plein Ciel district Libreville on August 30, 2023 after a group of Gabonese military officers appeared on television announcing they were putting an end to the current regime and scrapping official election results that had handed another term to veteran President Ali Bongo Ondimba. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 30.08.2023

Situation in Gabon

Gabonese People Were Not Surprised By Military Takeover, Politician Tells Sputnik

30 August 2023, 13:46

13:17 30.08.2023

Gabon's Republican Guard Commander Brice Oligui Nguema Joins Rebels: Media

12:48 30.08.2023

Gabon Military Creates Transition Commitee

The military, which seized power in Gabon after the presidential election, announced the creation of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI).

"Today, August 30, 2023, we, the defense and security forces, united in the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI), on behalf of the Gabonese people and the guarantor of the protection of institutions, decided to protect peace by putting an end to the existing regime," the military said in a statement aired on TV

12:44 30.08.2023

Gabon Military Arrests Gov't Members: Reports

The military, who took power in Gabon, reportedly carried out the arrests of a number of members of the government and representatives of the ruling regime of the ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba.

According to the media, those arrested are accused of high treason.