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5 things to know about Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabon's new strongman
Brice Oligui Nguema is widely tipped to become the next leader of Gabon. This follows the ouster of President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Gabon: “Face your job”, African Union sends strong warning to coup leaders
Moussa Faki Mahamat, the head of the African Union Commission has strongly condemned the military action in Gabon and urged the coup leaders to face their job.
Gabon coup: President Tinubu calls Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau, details emerge
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a telephone conversation with Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau for a possible way forward regarding the coup in Gabon.
Breaking: Gabon coup leader arrests ousted President Bongo’s son, gives reason
The military junta in Gabon has arrested one of the sons of ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo after taking over power through a coup on Wednesday, August, 30.
Gabon coup: “Make noise, I've been arrested”: President Ali Bongo cries out for help from detention
Ousted Gabonese President, Ali Bongo, has confirmed that he has been arrested and he is begging his international friends to make noise about the military coup.
Gabon coup live updates: What we know so far as soldiers sack President Ali Bongo, cancel election result
Twelve military officers have taken control of Gabon. This comes shortly after President Ali Bongo secured third term in office. Follow Legit.ng's live updates.
Gabon coup: Full speech of military after taking over power
Military strikes in Gabon on Wednesday morning and took over the affairs of country in a coup. The military leaders nullified the recently conducted election.
Watch: Gabonese soldiers hail coup ‘hero’, video goes viral
The head of Gabon's presidential guard Brice Oligui Nguema was carried triumphantly by soldiers on Wednesday, August 30. This is after Ali Bongo's removal.
BREAKING: Gabon President Ali Bongo under house arrest, coup leaders give update
The military that staged coup in Gabon on Wednesday morning has revealed whereabout of President Ali Bogon, adding that his son has been arrested for treason
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