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EU Diplomats Hold Crisis Talks in Gabon After Coup: Reports
EU Diplomats Hold Crisis Talks in Gabon After Coup: Reports
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Gabon was a French Equatorial Africa colony until it became independent in 1960. From 1967 to 2009, it was led by the President Omar Bongo, and since 2009, his... 31.08.2023, Sputnik Africa
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EU diplomats have held crisis talks in the capital of Gabon, Libreville, after the military seized power in the country and ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba issued a video in which he requested assistance from Western countries, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing unnamed officials. The meeting took place on Wednesday, the newspaper reported, adding that Brussels had not yet provided any information concerning the evacuation of EU citizens from the country. On Wednesday, Bongo Ondimba was reelected as the country's head for a third term after securing 64.2% of the vote. The Gabonese military then delivered a televised address, declaring the election results canceled and all institutions dissolved. The president has since been placed under house arrest, while his son has been detained, media reported. Later on Wednesday, the rebels said they had unanimously appointed General Brice Oligui Nguema as president for the transitional period in Gabon.
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EU Diplomats Hold Crisis Talks in Gabon After Coup: Reports
Gabon was a French Equatorial Africa colony until it became independent in 1960. From 1967 to 2009, it was led by the President Omar Bongo, and since 2009, his son, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has been the president. On Wednesday, Ali Bongo Ondimba, was re-elected as the country's head before being ousted by the military.
EU diplomats have held crisis talks in the capital of
Gabon, Libreville, after the military seized power in the country and ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba issued a video in which he requested assistance from Western countries, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing unnamed officials.
The meeting took place on Wednesday, the newspaper reported, adding that Brussels had not yet provided any information concerning the evacuation of EU citizens from the country.
On Wednesday, Bongo Ondimba was reelected as the country's head for a third term after securing 64.2% of the vote. The
Gabonese military then delivered a televised address, declaring the election results canceled and all institutions dissolved. The president has since been placed under house arrest, while his son has been detained, media reported. Later on Wednesday, the rebels said they had unanimously appointed General Brice Oligui Nguema as president for the transitional period in Gabon.
