Gabon's interim leader has presented himself as a break from the dynastic Bongo clan. He's really a card-carrying member. The ...

Between weariness and bitterness, Gabon’s deposed president Ali Bongo spoke to The Africa Report at his residence in La Sablière in the capital. His calls for the release of his wife and son are in ...

Gabon's junta chief promised Tuesday a "fair trial" for former first lady Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin, who are accused of corruption, embezzlement and forging ex-president Ali Bongo Ondimba's ...

Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who is interim president, led a 2023 military coup that toppled President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who many Gabonese accused of irresponsible governance and major ...

The Nguema-led junta is credited for ending 55 years of the Bongo dynasty. Ali Bongo had ruled for 14 years before he was toppled. He took office after the death of his father, Omar Bongo ...