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Added on the 30/08/2023 14:54:57 - Copyright : France 24 EN
Photos of crowd cheering as soldiers pass by in the Gabonese capital Libreville, hours after military officers announced overturning the government in Gabon, in an apparent coup targeting President Ali Bongo Ondimba who has been in power for 14 years and whose re-election had been just announced. IMAGES
Hours after a group of military officers anounced on national TV they were "putting an end to the current regime," in a neighborhood of the capital Libreville, crowds can be seen cheering as soldiers pass by. IMAGES
Gabon's President Ali Bongo votes in municipal and legislative elections, boycotted by opposition leader Jean Ping, who still claims to be president-elect two years after the presidential election. IMAGES
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A convoy of French soldiers from Tabarey-Barey arrives in Niamey, Niger. The withdrawal of the French troops had been demanded by Niger's generals soon after they came to power in a coup at the end of July, and French President Emmanuel Macron announced their departure at the end of September. IMAGES
General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who overthrew Ali Bongo Ondimba, scion of a family that had ruled the oil-rich central African nation since 1967, is sworn in as interim president in Gabon. Taking the oath of office, he promised "free, transparent and credible elections" to restore civilian rule but without giving a timeframe. IMAGES