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Amidst the growing tension and widespread protests demanding transparency and fairness in the electoral process, the Gabonese military took a decisive step on August 30, 2023. Military forces, led by high-ranking officers, seized control of key government buildings, communication channels, and strategic points within the capital city. The military read a televised declaration: "We are putting an end to the current regime".<ref>[https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1696742167438626840] AFP</ref> |
Amidst the growing tension and widespread protests demanding transparency and fairness in the electoral process, the Gabonese military took a decisive step on August 30, 2023. Military forces, led by high-ranking officers, seized control of key government buildings, communication channels, and strategic points within the capital city. The military read a televised declaration: "We are putting an end to the current regime".<ref>[https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1696742167438626840] AFP</ref> Gunfire was heard in Gabon capital [[Libreville]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1696740441088233851 X], AFP</ref> |
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The 2023 Gabonese coup d'état is an ongoing political event that took place in Gabon on 30 August 2023. Amidst a backdrop of contested election results and political tension, the country experienced a military-led coup that ousted the reelected president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose victory in the recent elections held on August 26 had been announced on August 29.
Background
The presidential elections held on August 26, 2023, marked a crucial moment in Gabonese politics. The incumbent president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, who had been seeking reelection, was declared the winner according to the official announcement made on August 29.[1] However, allegations of electoral fraud and irregularities immediately emerged from opposition parties and independent observers, casting a shadow of doubt over the legitimacy of the election results. Albert Ondo Ossa, who came second in the elections, alleged electoral irregularities.[2]
The coup
Amidst the growing tension and widespread protests demanding transparency and fairness in the electoral process, the Gabonese military took a decisive step on August 30, 2023. Military forces, led by high-ranking officers, seized control of key government buildings, communication channels, and strategic points within the capital city. The military read a televised declaration: "We are putting an end to the current regime".[3] Gunfire was heard in Gabon capital Libreville.[4]
