Gabon elections: Junta plans post-Bongo polls for 2025
Military leaders say the plan is not final and needs approval in a "national dialogue" next year.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup: Wife of deposed President Ali Bongo detained
Sylvia Bongo was under house arrest, but a judge says she should be held in jail ahead of a trial.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon partially suspended from Commonwealth after coup
The African nation has been partially suspended following a coup that took place in late August.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon's ousted leader has been freed and is allowed to travel abroad, military junta says
The military leaders who staged a coup in Gabon have freed ousted president Ali Bongo Ondimba and he is now allowed to travel abroad, a junta spokesperson said Wednesday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon country profile
Provides an overview of Gabon, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
1970-01-01 08:00
General Brice Oligui Nguema: Who is Gabon's coup leader?
Who is General Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup: Why military takeovers are all the rage
Gabon is the latest African state to be hit by a coup, raising fears about the future of democracy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup: Simple guide to what's happening
President Ali Bongo is under house arrest after being ousted by the army after a disputed election.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ali Bongo - Gabon's president arrested in army coup
As the military seizes power in Gabon, we examine the colourful, contentious life of its ousted president.
1970-01-01 08:00
Army officers say they are taking power in Gabon
Army officers go on TV to say they are annulling the results of the recent presidential election.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon election: President Ali Bongo aims for third term
The incumbent President Ali Bongo hopes to extend his family's five-decade grip on power.
1970-01-01 08:00