Tag: Ali Bongo
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Former first lady of Gabon, Sylvia Bongo jailed
Franco-Gabonese wife of former president Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, has been arrested on Thursday October 12, according to her...
Independent Africa
Money laundering charges levelled against Gabon’s first lady
Wife of Gabon's ousted President Ali Bongo, Sylvia Bongo, is facing charges of money laundering, receiving stolen property, forgery, and using forged documents.Public...
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Son of deposed president of Gabon is charged with treason
The state prosecutor in Gabon has announced that Noureddin Bongo Valentin, the eldest son of the deposed president Ali Bongo, along with several of...
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Gabon junta leader engages President Ali Bongo’s competitor, Albert Ondo Ossa
Gabon's military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has held discussions with opposition candidate Albert Ondo Ossa as part of consultations aimed at rebuilding the...
Independent Africa
Mama Africa explains how Ali Bongo dug his own grave in Gabon coup
When military takeovers occurred in countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea, they were met with condemnation from various quarters, including African leaders and...
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Gabon suspended by AU after ousting of Ali Bongo
The African Union's Peace and Security Council has taken swift action in response to the recent military coup in Gabon.In a statement posted...
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General Oligui to take oath of office as “transitional president” in Gabon on Monday Sep. 4
Man who has successfully ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba in a recent coup, General Brice Oligui Nguema, will officially take on the role of...
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Gabon’s presidents since 1960
Since gaining independence from France in 1960, Gabon has seen three leaders at its helm.The first leader was Leon M'Ba, who assumed the...
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‘Bongo is retired, a normal Gabonese like everyone else’ – Senior army general
The head of Gabon's presidential guard, says President Ali Bongo has been officially retired, as reported by the French newspaper Le Monde.Brice Oligui Nguema...
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Russia, China and France express concern about the coup in Gabon
Russia has expressed deep worry about the reported coup unfolding in Gabon. France is also worried about what is happening in Gabon. The French...
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