The Minister of Petroleum of Gabon Arrested After the Coup d’État
Vincent de Paul Massassa, the former Minister of Petroleum and Gas of Gabon, is currently in detention and has been interrogated for at least two days at the headquarters of…
Central African Bloc Suspends Gabon Over Coup
The Central African regional bloc, known as Eccas, has announced the suspension of Gabon’s membership in response to the recent coup that took place in the country. The decision comes…
The Bongo system, its millions, and the case of ill-gotten assets
Luxury cars, lavish Parisian apartments – the Bongo family has been targeted by the French justice system for enriching themselves with Gabonese public funds through a widespread corruption scheme. Brice…
Gabon: General Oligui will be sworn in on Monday as “president of the transition”
General Brice Oligui Nguema will be sworn in as “president of the transition” on Monday, September 4, before the Constitutional Court, announced the coup leaders on Thursday. The new strongman…
Gabon: Massive Cash Stockpiles Uncovered at Residence of Gabonese Elite (Video)
Evidence of Wealth Plundering Emerges as Crackdown on Fallen Regime Continues… In a shocking revelation, a video has surfaced showing tens of billions of FCFA in cash at the residence…
Coup d’État in Gabon: a feeling of liberation” and “concerns for democracy (Video)
After the announcement of the military takeover on Wednesday morning, thousands of Gabonese took to the streets to celebrate. Videos show protesters singing the national anthem and celebrating the military,…
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…
Tense election as Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba accused his main rival in the presidential election, of high treason
As the Gabonese people go to the polls on Saturday to elect their president, Gabon’s outgoing President Ali Bongo Ondimba accused his main rival, Albert Ondo Ossa, of “high treason”…