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Gabon's military rulers to reopen borders with 'immediate effect' Gabon's army said on Saturday that it would reopen the country's borders, closed in the wake of the military coup that ousted ex-president Ali Bongo.

Gabon will ‘respect all commitments’ after coup, says junta Gabon will respect all its commitments at home and abroad, the junta announced on Thursday, aiming to “reassure all donors, development partners and the state’s creditors” a day after President Ali Bongo was ousted. The country’s main...

South Africa: Over 70 killed in Johannesburg fire In tonight's Eye on Africa: In South Africa, scores of people die in Johannesburg after a fire at an abandoned apartment block that housed dozens of homeless people. Also, the African Union suspends Gabon after Wednesday's coup d'état, in which...

Are Gabon politicians really fleeing with suitcases full of cash? We debunk viral videos In the aftermath of Wednesday's coup in Gabon, videos have emerged that appear to show officials being caught red-handed with suitcases stuffed full of cash. Emerald Maxwell takes a look at what we know...

UN demands 'independent' probe after nearly 50 killed in DR Congo crackdown on rally The United Nations on Friday demanded an "independent" probe after dozens of people were killed in a crackdown on an anti-UN protest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Niger coup: Junta orders police to expel French ambassador Tensions between Paris and Niamey continue to mount as officials in Niger push for France's ambassador to be expelled from the country after stripping him of diplomatic immunity. On Friday, the authorities gave Ambassador Sylvain Itte 48...

African union suspends Gabon: Opposition urges coup leaders to recognise it won election In Gabon, 48 hours after a military coup, the country has been suspended from the African Union. The takeover by the Presidential Guard, brought a sudden end to the ruling Bongo dynasty, where father, then...

Tensions rising between Niger and France: Where is this heading? To add to the already tense situation militarily and diplomatically in Niger, the coup leaders have ordered to police to expel the French ambassador, despite President Macron making clear his view that the junta has no authority to...

French-Moroccan citizen among two jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria France on Friday confirmed one of its citizens had been killed in Algeria, a day after media reports said two tourists were shot dead by coast guards when they strayed across the maritime border with Morocco.

Gabon: Opposition calls on the junta to hand power back to civilians The main political opposition in Gabon is calling on the junta to hand power back to civilians. The moves comes after military officers took control in a coup after the country's president secured a third term in office in...

African children exceptionally vulnerable to climate change, UN says Children in Africa are exceptionally vulnerable to climate change but are "woefully" ignored by those responsible for funding the fight against the crisis, the United Nations said Friday.

Algeria, Morocco tensions: Jetski tourists reportedly shot after entering Algerian waters It happened Tuesday off a resort on Morocco's Western border. A group of at least four jet skiers setting off but only one returning back safe to tell the tale. Mohamed Kissi saying his Franco-Moroccan...

Gabon opposition urges military junta to hand power back to civilians Pressure mounted on coup leaders in Gabon to hand back power to a civilian government on Friday, two days after they overthrew President Ali Bongo and announced their own head of state.

Macron says he speaks ‘every day’ to Niger’s Bazoum, faces junta backlash French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that he spoke on a daily basis with Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been removed from power in a coup.

Pressure grows on Gabon's military junta to hand back power to the president The regional bloc CCAS, and the country's opposition coalition, have urged international partners to push for a rapid return to civilian rule. Also in this edition: In Democratic Republic of Congo, at least 48...

Gabon's strongman Nguema vows more democracy after ending Bongo rule Gabon's new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema on Friday vowed the country's institutions would be more democratic, two days after heading a coup that ended 55 years of rule by the Bongo family.

Gabon will ‘respect all commitments’ after coup, says junta Gabon will respect all its commitments at home and abroad, the junta pledged on Thursday, a day after the military overthrow of President Ali Bongo. The country’s main opposition alliance meanwhile urged coup leaders on Thursday to...

General Brice Oligui Nguema named Gabon's leader following coup General Brice Oligui Nguema, named Gabon's new leader following a coup, loyally served the central African country's former president before turning on his son, ousted leader Ali Bongo, in Wednesday's military takeover.

Coup leaders detain President Ali Bongo, appoint general to lead Gabon's 'transition' Mutinous soldiers in Gabon proclaimed their republican guard chief as the country’s leader Wednesday after placing the just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest, alleging betrayal and...

General Brice Oligui Nguema, the man named to lead Gabon after coup General Brice Oligui Nguema, who was named Gabon's new leader in the hours following a military takeover on Wednesday, served the central African country's long-time former president Omar Bongo before turning on his son, ousted...