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France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup: Macron
France is withdrawing its ambassador to Niger and ending all defence cooperation after weeks of tension with the military junta. President Emmanuel Macron says troops will withdraw by the end of the year. Niger’s military, which seized power in a coup in July, has welcomed the move, calling it a step towards sovereignty. Al Jazeera’s Fadoul Abderazak has more from Niamey. Subscribe to our channel…
Niger coup supporters call for French ambassador, troops to leave country
Tens of thousands of Niger coup supporters are camped outside a military base in the capital, demanding the departure of hundreds of French troops. Relations between Niger and former colonial power France have deteriorated since President Mohamed Bazoum was forced out in a coup in July. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from the protest in Niamey, Niger. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on…
Gabon coup leader says military will not rush into elections
Gabon’s coup leader has pledged to enhance the country’s democratic institutions after the military seized power on Wednesday. Brice Oligui Nguema says the military wants to move quickly, but avoid rushing into elections that repeat past mistakes. It comes after the opposition called for a return to civilian rule. Al Jazeera’s Imran-Ullah Khan reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on…
What does Gabon's coup mean regionally and internationally? | Inside Story
Gabon’s president, Ali Bongo, didn’t have long to celebrate his election victory this week. Just after the declaration he’d won a third term, army officers announced a coup. The election’s validity was disputed. Bongo’s been president since 2009, succeeding his father who came to power in 1967. So why has there been yet another coup in Africa? What’s the response of African states? Presenter: Mohammed…
The African Union, the United Nations & France have condemned the military coup in Gabon
The coup in Gabon is being condemned by the United Nations, the African Union and France. Military leaders have appointed army General Brice Oligui Nguema as transitional leader. Deposed President Ali Bongo is under house arrest and the government has been dissolved. He is appealing to his people to rise up but his downfall on Wednesday sparked jubilation across the country. The Bongo family has…
Gabon military coup: President Bongo placed under house arrest – BBC News
Senior military officers in Gabon say they have seized power and placed President Ali Bongo under house arrest. Soldiers appeared on national television earlier today to declare they had taken control. They also announced they were annulling the results of an election on Saturday, in which President Bongo just been declared the winner. Please subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Gabon #BBCNews
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