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People celebrate in support of the putschists in the street of Libreville, Gabon August 30, 2023 REUTERS/Gerauds Wilfried Obangome Acquire Licensing Rights Aug 30 (Reuters) - A group of senior military officers in Gabon said they had seized power in the early hours of Wednesday, minutes after the Central African state's election body announced that President Ali Bongo had won a third term. Below are reactions to what appeared to be the eighth military coup in West and Central Africa since 2020. AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION "The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, is following with great concern...
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August 31, 2023
01:31
Soldiers in Gabon say they’ve seized power and appointed the republican guard chief as head of state
Source: vancouverisawesome.com
August 30, 2023
23:05
Gabon coup attempt sees military chiefs declare election results “cancelled” and “end to current regime”
Source: cbsnews.com
August 30, 2023
21:31
Soldiers in Gabon say they’ve seized power and detained a president whose family ruled for 55 years
Source: vancouverisawesome.com
August 30, 2023
17:55
Mutinous soldiers in Gabon say they’ve ousted president whose family has ruled for 55 years
Source: baytoday.ca
August 23, 2023
05:37
African Union suspends Niger over coup as 12 troops die in attack
Source: thejournal.ie
August 6, 2023
19:42
Niger coup: Deadline arrives for leaders to stand down and reinstate president
Source: news.sky.com
August 6, 2023
02:21
Niger’s ousted prime minister hopes talks can end military coup
Source: reuters.com
August 5, 2023
18:41
France backs West Africa’s plans to undo Niger coup ahead of deadline for junta retreat
Source: theglobeandmail.com
August 5, 2023
17:57
West African bloc prepares for military action as Niger coup deadline looms
Source: theguardian.com
