Gabon
Gabon: Will the election bring change?
In 2023 a military coup ended a political dynasty that lasted over 50 years. On April 12, Gabon is heading for an election that will test whether the country is on a firm democratic footing, or whether it will be business as usual. Will the interim president and coup leader Brice Oligui Nguema win the election …
Gabon: Will the coup lead to democracy?
In August 2023 a coup ended the Bongo dynasty’s 56-year hold on power in Gabon. General Nguema, the coup leader, established a transitional government and started a dialogue to chart a path to democratic rule. What will be the next step? At the end of April 2024, a long and peaceful process of national dialogue …
Gabon: A palace coup – or the first step towards democracy?
ANALYSIS. If ever a coup d’état was justified, it would be in Gabon where 55 years of family rule came to an end on August 30. At the same time, military taking power is always a risky business, and military coups rarely have positive outcomes. This is an analysis. The opinions expressed in the article …