Why We Ousted Ali Bongo- Gabonese Military Opens Up

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In a shocking and unexpected twist of events, a group of Gabonese military officers publicly announced the toppling of the government on Wednesday. This comes in direct response to the recent announcement of President Ali Bongo Ondimba’s re-election. The Bongo family’s stronghold on the nation, spanning over 55 years, now seems to hang in the balance. CONTINUE READING

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The immediate whereabouts and status of President Bongo remain uncertain, though the vicinity around his residence remained conspicuously calm amidst the unfolding drama.

In a broadcast on state television channel, Gabon 24, one of the officers announced the dissolution of “all the institutions of the republic” following the cancellation of the election results. Flanked by fellow officers, including members from the elite Republican Guard and the regular army, he read out the statement.

The announcement took place under a cloud of tension, heightened by the fact that Gabon had been under a nationwide internet shutdown and a curfew. Interestingly, internet services were restored shortly after the broadcast. CONTINUE READING

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Gabon’s election results had been a subject of contention. Although the national election authority declared that President Bongo, 64, secured a third term with 64.27 percent of the votes, Albert Ondo Ossa, Bongo’s main rival, had obtained only 30.77 percent. Ondo Ossa had previously accused Bongo of electoral “fraud”, even going so far as to claim he was the rightful victor.

Without any international election observers present, the legitimacy of the elections was further under scrutiny. This was compounded by the decision of Gabon’s broadcasting authority to provisionally ban multiple French channels, including France 24, Radio France Internationale (RFI), and TV5Monde.

The recent turn of events has attracted international attention. France stated its keen interest in Gabon’s current situation, while China expressed its concern and hopes for President Bongo’s safety.

Gabon, rich in oil, has been ruled by the Bongo family since its independence from France in 1960. The Bongo family’s relationship with France has been notably close. Notably, Paris still has a military presence in Gabon, with around 370 soldiers stationed, as per the French defense ministry.

With Gabon’s political future hanging in the balance, the global community waits with bated breath to see how this crisis unfolds.

Source: Bushradiogist