Gabon Coup: World Leaders React as Soldiers Sack Ali Bongo
- The military coup in Gabon that ousted President Ali Bongo from power has gotten the attention of world leaders
- The Republic of China, France, and the European Union have all reacted to the recent military coup in Africa
- The coup in Gabon is coming about six weeks after President Mohamed Bazoum was deposed through an unprecedented coup in the Niger Republic
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Gabon, Libreville - World leaders have continued to react to the military coup that ousted President Ali Bongo from power in Gabon after succeeding his father, Omar, in 2009.
The military announced they had overthrown Bongo on national television on Wednesday, August 30.
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As reported by Aljazeera, China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, has called for the safety of President Bongo.
China calls for Bongo’s safety
China has called for “all sides” in Gabon to guarantee the safety of President Ali Bongo Ondimba after a group of military officers said they were “putting an end to the current regime” in the Central African nation.
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“We call on all sides in Gabon to proceed from the basic interests of the country and the people, resolve differences through dialogue, [and] restore normal order as soon as possible,”
Wang called on parties to “guarantee the personal safety of President Bongo and uphold national peace and stability”.
France following events ‘with greatest attention’
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Gabon colonial masters are following events ‘with the greatest attention
Borne’s comment was the first reaction from France – Gabon’s former colonial power – whose influence and interests in Africa are seen as being undermined by a series of recent coups that have toppled friendly governments.
European Union discussing the situation
The European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the defence ministers from the bloc are to discuss the situation in Gabon.
He stated this at a meeting of EU defence ministers in Toledo.
Borrell said :
“If this is confirmed, it is another military coup which increases instability in the whole region.
“The whole area, starting with Central African Republic, then Mali, then Burkina Faso, now Niger, maybe Gabon, it’s in a very difficult situation and certainly the ministers … have to have a deep thought on what is going on there and how we can improve our policy in respect with these countries.”
“This is a big issue for Europe.”
Army takes over power in Gabon after election
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the military has again staged a coup in another African country, Gabon, as army officers appeared on national television and announced the takeover from the democratic government.
The coup leader annulled the outcome of Saturday's election, where the incumbent President, Ali Bongo, was declared re-elected and winner of the poll.
According to the electoral commission, Bongo won under two-thirds of the total votes cast, but the opposition has argued that the poll was fraudulent.
Gabon coup: Army lists reasons why they sacked Bongo
Gabonese army officers under the aegis of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) have listed the reasons why President Ali Ondimba Bango was ousted from power.
The military announced on national television that the army was now in charge after taking over power from Bongo, on Wednesday, August 30.
Gabon: 5 facts you should know as Army takes over
The military has finally taken over power from President Ali Ben Bongo in Gabon after a failed attempt in 2019.
The coup d'etat in Gabon is coming about six weeks after the military junta in the Niger Republic ousted President Mohamed Bazoum from office.
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