New Gabon constitution has national holiday to mark Bongo’s downfall
A new Gabonese constitution proposed by the ruling junta calls for a national holiday to celebrate the downfall of the country's Bongo dynasty, media reported Tuesday.
Gabon’s transitional leader threatens business owners over corruption
Gabon’s new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema has blasted corruption among state contractors in a fiery address, telling business leaders they must commit to the “development of the country”.
Gabon: Another bites the dust
THE early Wednesday morning coup that ousted President Ali Bongo of Gabon is yet another clear signal that military intervention in our part of Africa is returning to the centre stage after a few decades of romance with democracy.
Coup: African Union suspends Gabon
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council said Thursday it had decided to “immediately suspend” Gabon following the military coup this week.
Gabon to swear in Brice Nguema as ‘transitional president’ Monday
Gabon’s new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema will be sworn in as “transitional president” on Monday at the constitutional court, coup leaders said.
Constitute committee to assess performance of ministers, Uche Nwosu counsels Tinubu
Former Chief of Staff to the Imo State Governor, and President of the Ugwumba Leadership Center for Africa, Uche Nwosu, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to constitute a committee that would assess the performance of the newly appointed ministers.
