Tag Archives: Gabon

Coup announcement Gabones soldiers in the wee hours of Wednesday, August 30, 2023; announced that they have seized power in the Central African country. The announcement was made via national television. According to the soldiers, they were setting aside results of August 26 presidential election. Incumbent Ali Bongo, now ousted, …

Members of the Gabon Armed forces have announced that they have taken over power in the country in a broadcast via national television. According to the military, they were setting aside results of Saturday’s election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. Gabon’s Electoral Commission declared that Mr …

It has been an enlightening journey for popular African American actor and activist, Samuel L. Jackson, since he discovered his ancestors were from the Central African Republic nation of Gabon. It’s been a soul-searching moment for Jackson since he found his roots. He has since met with the President of …

The Commonwealth has admitted Gabon and Togo as its 55th and 56th members respectively. Both countries are former French colonies. Leaders accepted applications by the two west African countries at the closing session of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. It follows formal expressions of interest by …

Gabon superstar, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to return to England from Cameroon after being diagnosed with cardiac lesions at the 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The Arsenal striker is one of 28 players that Gabon travelled to Cameroon with for the ongoing continental tournament. Unfortunately, he tested …

Andre Ayew suffers head injury in Ghana-Morocco clash Dede Ayew misses Ghana training sessions due to injury Gabon lead Group C after first round Black Stars skipper, Andre Dede Ayew has been declared fit for Ghana’s second Group C clash against Gabon on Friday, January 14, 2020. Andre suffered a cut on his …