Tag: military coup
the son of Ali Bongo and relatives of the deposed president, imprisoned for “high treason” and “active corruption”
By Le Figaro with AFP Published 3 hours ago, Update 38 minutes ago ” data-script=”https://static.lefigaro.fr/widget-video/short-ttl/video/index.js” > Ali Bongo Ondimba was overthrown in a military coup on August 30. Three weeks…
Putsch in Gabon: The supposed end of the Bongo clan
Status: 09/02/2023 05:17 Ali Bongo had just announced his re-election when the military arrested him. On the streets, the army was celebrated as a liberator. After more than 55 years…
After military coup in Gabon: “The army has liberated our country”
Status: 08/31/2023 04:07 Again the military has seized power in an African country. But in Gabon, the population is celebrating the coup as a liberation from an autocrat who has…
After military coup in Gabon: “The country threatened to plunge into chaos”
Status: 08/30/2023 5:35 p.m After the parliamentary and presidential elections, the military apparently took power in Gabon. They put President Ali Bongo under house arrest – who is asking for…
Protest against French troops in Niger
Status: 08/28/2023 05:53 In Niger, numerous supporters of those in power took to the streets – against the approximately 1,500 French soldiers in the country. This was preceded by the…
Niger: Military rulers expel French ambassadors
Abroad After coup Military rulers in Niger expel French ambassadors Status: 02:02 a.m | Reading time: 2 minutes General Abdourahmane Tchiani seized power in Niger in a coup in July…
“Fake News” – Confusion about alleged expulsion of German ambassador
DThe military government in Niger has asked the French ambassador in Niamey to leave the country within 48 hours. The authorities had decided to revoke Ambassador Sylvain Itte’s approval, the…