Gabon

The Transition Charter drawn up by the coup plotters who ousted President Ali Bongo on 30 August has been released; it provides immunity for the leaders of the transition as well as those involved in the events of the coup

Gabonese military officials said they seized power and put the president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, under house arrest, after his win at the recent elections

Gabonese went to the polls for presidential, parliamentary and local elections yesterday; authorities refused all requests for accreditation from foreign journalists wishing to cover the general election

A $500 million deal to revitalize the coastline has reignited the debate over climate finance after the country will use a controversial financial move to relieve its debt while restoring its oceans

Improvement works are underway on a 40km stretch of the 163km road between Medouneu, and Kououleu, and are expected to be completed in six months

The country expressed its support for Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Riyadh

Presidential, legislative and local elections will be held on 26 August, with President Ali Bongo Ondimba strongly favoured for victory against a divided opposition

Gabon decided not to turn up to play the friendly match against Ireland's U21 just one day earlier than the game, which has been cancelled

Gabon's foreign minister has expressed his country's willingness to use Iran's experience in the fight against terrorism

Striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his return to the Gabonese national team a year after retiring from international football, citing the influence of the country's president Ali Bongo Ondimba in his decision to return