Another blow to France from Gabon after Niger
In the oil and mineral-rich Central African country of Gabon, President Ali Bongo has been removed from office through a military intervention. This intervention marks the 6th military coup that has occurred in France's former colonies since 2020.
- Africa
- Agencies and A News
- Published Date: 03:54 | 31 August 2023
- Modified Date: 03:57 | 31 August 2023
Following the elections held over the weekend in the Central African country of Gabon, the military took action. They ousted President Ali Bongo, who took over the office from his father Omar Bongo after ruling the country for over 41 years until 2009.
The coup announcement occurred just moments after President Ali Bongo, who was competing for his third term and had been declared the winner with 64% of the votes, was announced as the election victor.
Gabon is a former French colony. Since 2020, military interventions have also occurred in other former French colonies including Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Niger.
This marks the 6th military coup in former French colonies since 2020.