Eko Hot Blog reports that Albert Ondo Ossa, the main opposition candidate in Gabon’s recent presidential election, has claimed victory in the election, dismissing the coup that took place shortly after the results were announced as a “family affair”. EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary Coup Ego, Former Lagbaja’s Backup Singer, Loses Husband in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the ousted President of Gabon, Ali Bongo, has cried out to friends in a fresh video clip that has reportedly surfaced on social media. Bongo, in the video clip, was reported to be calling for his “friends” to “make noise” to the world about the coup following his house arrest … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reacted to the latest coup in Africa, where a military junta ousted Gabon’s democratically elected President Ali Bongo. This news medium had earlier reported that top military officers appeared on Gabonese national television on Wednesday morning, announcing they were “putting an end to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commonwealth has reacted to the fresh coup in Gabon on Wednesday. This is coming hours after military officers in Gabon took over power from President Bongo, who was recently reelected.a The Commonwealth, which said it was monitoring the situation closely, described it as deeply concerning and worrisome. Earlier, this … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Gabon have gradually began to massively go out into the streets and fraternize with the military following a coup that have seemingly ended the 53 years reign of Bongo family. Some soldiers had appeared on Gabonese national television, announcing the cancellation of recent election results and the dissolution … Read more