A military coup thrust the Central African nation of Gabon into turmoil Wednesday, unseating the president – whose family had held power for more than half a century – just minutes after he ...

Military officers in Gabon have declared they were seizing power from President Ali Bongo Ondimba in a stunning coup, threatening the family’s half-century rule over the central African nation.

Gabon is the latest country to experience a military takeover. Oil-rich and biodiverse, it was ruled by one family for over half a century — until just over a month ago.

Gabon's coup leaders say ousted president is 'freed' and can travel on a medical trip The condition of the deposed president was not immediately clear.

Transitional President of Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema addresses the the Summit of the Future, in the United Nations ...

Twelve officers appear on national television to announce they are cancelling the results of Saturday's election.

A group of high-ranking military officers in the West African nation of Gabon announced on public television Wednesday that they were "putting an end to the current regime" and annulling the ...

Gabon's ruling junta which seized power in a coup last week appointed a former opposition leader, Raymond Ndong Sima, as prime minister of its transitional government on Thursday.

Mutinous soldiers in Gabon announced late Wednesday that the head of the country’s elite republican guard would lead the Central African country, hours after saying they had placed the country ...

Gabon votes on new constitution hailed by junta as 'turning point' Nov 17, 2024 Broadcaster Gabon TV, in a special programme in the election, said the official turnout figure issued by the ...