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Niger junta withdraws French ambassador’s immunity, orders his expulsion, gives reason
Niger’s new military rulers announced on Thursday, August 31, that it has withdrawn the French ambassador’s diplomatic immunity and ordered police to expel him.
Gabon: Rwanda's President Kagame announces major changes in security forces as coup spreads across Africa
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has taken serious measures against military coup attempts in his country by approving the retirement of senior army generals.
Coup in Africa: List of presidents removed by soldiers in last 3 years
African countries have been stormed with a wave of military returns in last three years. No less than nine presidents have been removed through guns since 2020.
Gabon junta appoints transitional president, shares details
The leaders of the coup in Gabon on Wednesday named Republican Guard chief General Brice Oligui Nguema transitional president, after the military seized control
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.
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