Gabon: Ali Bongo, a contested heir turned political phoenix
Elected in 2009 after the death of his father, Ali Bongo Ondimba’s 14 years as president of Gabon have been marked by several struggles to consolidate his power. Despite contested…
Coup d’état in Gabon: Army officers claim to have taken power( Video)
Army officers appeared on Gabon’s national television to announce that they have taken power. They declared that they are canceling the results of Saturday’s elections, in which President Ali Bongo…
Presidential Election in Gabon: Curfew Imposed and Internet Shut Down
The Gabonese government quickly imposed a curfew and shut down the internet on Saturday evening after the closure of polling stations at the end of a day when Gabonese citizens…