Response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Reminder from the Embassy!, The situation in this country is tense
According to Xinhua News Agency on August 30th, some Gabonese military personnel issued a statement on television in the early hours of local time, stating that the country's border has been closed.
In the early morning of that day, the Gabonese Election Center announced that Gabonese President Bongo was re elected with 64.27% of the vote in the presidential election held on the 26th. Subsequently, more than ten military personnel issued a statement on Gabon's 24 television station under the name of the "Institutional Transition and Restoration Committee", declaring "the election results invalid" and stating that "they have gained power" and "decided to defend peace by ending the current regime.".
The Gabonese Presidential Office and government have not responded yet.
According to reports, Bongo is currently 64 years old and has served as Gabon's Minister of Defense and other positions. Elected as the President of Gabon in 2009 and re elected in 2016. On August 26th, Gabon held presidential, legislative, and local elections.
According to information obtained from the Chinese Embassy in Gabon by CCTV News, there have been frequent gunshots in the Gabonese capital of Libreville. The coup military has taken control of Gabon's 1 and 24 television stations, circulating statements claiming that the presidential election results are invalid.
Some Gabonese military officers claimed on television that they have seized power. At the regular press conference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 30th, spokesperson Wang Wenbin expressed that China closely follows the development of the current political situation in Gabon and calls on all relevant parties in Gabon to start from the fundamental interests of the country and the people, peacefully resolve differences through dialogue, restore normal order as soon as possible, ensure the personal safety of President Bongo, and maintain national peace, stability, and development.
The Chinese Embassy in Gabon announced on the 30th that, given the current situation in Gabon, our embassy has activated the emergency response mechanism for major emergencies. It is recommended that all Chinese citizens in Canada stay at home and do not go out. In case of emergency, please contact the embassy in a timely manner. I hope my fellow countrymen can stand by and help each other, and overcome difficulties together.
Consular protection and assistance hotline of the Embassy in Gabon:+241-66150928 or+241-077071758
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Hotline:+86-10-12308 or+86-10-65612308
According to the website of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Republic of Gabon is located in central Africa, with an area of 268000 square kilometers, a population of 2.22 million, and more than 50 ethnic groups. Gabon is rich in resources, mainly including oil, wood, manganese ore, etc. The mining industry, metallurgical industry, forestry, and agricultural and sideline product processing industry are the main pillar industries in Gabon. Gabon is also the Internet exchange center in Central Africa.