The President of Gabon is under house arrest! Emergency response mechanism activated by the Chinese Embassy, unable to win an election. | Situation | Bango | Africa | Report | Peace | President | Gabon

Release time:Apr 16, 2024 00:40 AM

Another African country has experienced a coup.

On the early morning of August 30th, the Gabonese National Election Commission announced that the current President Ali Bongo Ondimba won the election with 64.27% of the vote, achieving re-election.

Ali Bongo

Bango 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. Their family has ruled this oil rich Central African country for over 50 years.

On August 26th, Gabon held presidential, legislative, and local elections.

Military mutiny

Seize political power

Shortly after the announcement of the election results, according to CCTV News citing foreign media reports, some Gabonese military officers announced on television that they had cancelled the election results, dissolved electoral institutions, and claimed to have seized power.

Some Gabonese military officers claimed on television that they have seized power

According to Agence France Presse, more than ten soldiers and police officers read a statement on Gabon's 24-hour television channel on August 30th, announcing the cancellation of the election results and "deciding to defend peace by ending the current regime.".

According to the report, one of the soldiers announced that after observing "irresponsible and unpredictable governance leading to a continuous deterioration of social cohesion, which may lead the country into chaos... we have decided to defend peace and end the current regime.". He claimed to speak on behalf of the Institutional Transition and Restoration Committee.

The President of Gabon is under house arrest! Emergency response mechanism activated by the Chinese Embassy, unable to win an election. | Situation | Bango | Africa | Report | Peace | President | Gabon

He stated that "the government, Senate, National Assembly, and Constitutional Court have all been dissolved. We call on the people to remain calm and composed, and reaffirm our commitment to abide by Gabon's commitment to the international community." He also announced the closure of the country's borders until further notice.

The report indicates that these individuals include members of the Presidential Guard wearing green berets, as well as regular military soldiers and police. The statement was subsequently broadcasted on Gabonese Television One.

Reuters reporters reported that gunshots can be heard in the capital city of Libreville.

President under house arrest

The captain of the Presidential Guard is known as the "President"

According to sources cited by Agence France Presse and Reuters on August 30th, a few hours after announcing the overthrow of the government, Gabonese military officials stated that President Ali Bongo Ondimba had been detained at home.

According to reports, the Gabonese military stated in a statement released on national television that "President Ali Bongo has been placed under house arrest, with his family and doctors by his side."

The footage looped through the television station also showed hundreds of soldiers gathered around the captain of the Presidential Guard, Brice Olivier Nguema, shouting "President Olivier".

Military officials said that Nur Din Bongo Valentin, Bongo's son and advisor, his chief of staff Ian Gilan Ngulu, his deputy, two other presidential advisors, and two high-ranking officials from the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party have been arrested. These people are charged with treason, embezzlement of public funds, corruption, and forging presidential signatures.

The opposition earlier accused the authorities of violating election laws, stating that they do not recognize the election results.

African Union Peace and Security Council

We will discuss the issue of military takeover in Gabon

In addition to closing the border, Gabon's air traffic has also been closed. Meanwhile, Gabon has implemented a curfew and closed its internet connection.

A block of Libreville, the capital of Gabon, captured on the morning of August 30th.

According to Al Jazeera, the African Union Peace and Security Council will hold a meeting on August 31 to discuss the military takeover issue in Gabon.

Multiple countries have expressed their views on the situation in Gabon

China calls for peaceful resolution of differences through dialogue

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on the 30th, "China closely monitors the development of the 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."

Russian Kremlin spokesperson Peskov told reporters on the 30th, "The situation in Gabon requires high attention, and we are closely monitoring the direction of the local situation." Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said that Russia is concerned about the situation in Gabon and hopes that the country can restore stability as soon as possible.

The French government condemned the military coup in Gabon on the 30th and urged all parties in Gabon to respect the election results.

EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, Borrelli, said at a meeting of EU Defense Ministers held in Toledo, Spain that Defense Ministers will discuss the situation in Gabon. If a coup is confirmed in Gabon, it will bring more instability to the region.

Chinese Embassy in Gabon

Activate the emergency response mechanism for major emergencies

The Chinese Embassy in Gabon issued a consular reminder on August 30th that, given the current situation in Gabon, the embassy has activated a major emergency response mechanism.

The embassy reminds all Chinese citizens in Canada to stay at home and not go out. In case of emergency, they should contact the embassy in a timely manner and call on their compatriots to watch and help each other, and to overcome difficulties together.

Consular protection and assistance hotline of the Embassy in Gabon:+241-66150928 or+241-077071758

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Hotline:+86-10-12308 or+86-10-65612308

Know more:

Gabon is located on the west coast of central Africa, crossing the equatorial line. It is connected to Congo to the east and south, Cameroon to the north, Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Since April this year, coups or political turmoil have occurred in Sudan, Niger, and Zimbabwe in Africa.

Guterres condemns Gabon's "ongoing coup attempt"

On August 30th local time, a spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary General issued a statement on the situation in Gabon, stating that Secretary General Guterres is closely monitoring the evolution of the situation in Gabon.

Guterres is concerned about the issue of Gabon's elections. He condemned Gabon's "ongoing coup attempt" as the last resort to resolving the election issue. Guterres reiterated his strong opposition to military coups. Guterres called on all relevant actors to exercise restraint, engage in inclusive and meaningful dialogue, and ensure that the rule of law and human rights are fully respected. He also called on the national military and security forces to ensure the personal safety of the President of Gabon and his family.

When answering questions from CCTV reporters, a spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary General stated that currently there are 776 UN staff members in Gabon, including 81 international personnel, and all UN personnel are safe.

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