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Cameroon president, Paul Biya makes major changes in ministry of defence, hours after Gabon coup
Paul Biya, Cameroon's president and one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has made changes to his military, hours after soldiers usurped Ali Bongo in Gabon.
Coup: Army takes over power in Gabon after election, gives reason
Military officers in Gabon, another African country, have announced taking over of power for the democratic government, nullifying the just concluded election
List of African presidents who have spent over 30 years in office
Cameroon President Paul Biya and Ali Bongo, the president of Gabon, top the list of Africa’s longest-serving presidents who have spent over 30 years in power.
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.
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