African states, which have been used as the backyard of Western states for years, have recently shown resistance to this situation. First, the military’s seizure of power in Niger and then the coup in Gabon are expressed as the signal of a new beginning in the African continent. After the coup in Gabon, Cameroon and Rwanda also changed their army ranks and made new appointments.
FLASH MOVE FROM TWO COUNTRIES!
After the military takeover in Gabon, Cameroon and Rwanda made new appointments in their national armies.
The world’s oldest leader, 90-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who has been in office for 41 years, has made new appointments to the Ministry of Defense and army staff.
On the other hand, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who has been in the presidency for nearly 20 years and plans to run again in 2024, retired many senior figures in the army.
It was claimed that the two leaders, who have been in power for many years, tried to take measures to prevent a similar situation in their own countries after the coup in Gabon.
AFTER THE COUP, THE WORLD’S EYES LOOKED ON GABON
The United States has expressed its deep concern over the military coup in the African country of Gabon.
“We strongly oppose any military takeover or unconstitutional change of power,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement. used the phrase.
Britain condemned the military coup in the African country of Gabon and called for the restoration of the constitutional order.
“The United Kingdom condemns the unconstitutional takeover of power by the military in Gabon and calls for the restoration of the constitutional order of government,” the British Foreign Office said in a statement. expressions were used.
Regarding the military coup in the African country of Gabon, Germany stated that it is not the military’s job to intervene by force in the political process.
Reminding that there are rightful criticisms about the transparency and legitimacy of the last elections in Gabon, the German Foreign Ministry said in a statement, “However, it is not the army’s job to forcibly intervene in the political process. The Gabon people should be able to decide about their future freely and of their own will.” expressions were used.
Noting that it is closely following the developments in Gabon, Morocco emphasized the importance of stability in the country.
Stating that it is following the developments in Gabon carefully, Egypt called on its citizens in this country to avoid hot tension areas.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the military coup in Gabon and called for a speedy restoration of the constitutional order in the country.
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reportedly strongly condemned the coup attempt in Gabon.
In a written statement made by the UN Spokesperson, it was stated that Guterres was following the developments in Gabon closely, and that he was concerned about the announcement of the election results despite serious violations.
The African Union (AfB) declared that it “strongly condemns the military coup” in Gabon.
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani stated that they remain determined to find a diplomatic solution by working in close coordination with their partners regarding the crises in Niger and most recently Gabon.
After the coup in Gabon, a statement came from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the developments in Gabon were followed “closely and carefully”.
THE PRESIDENT IS RETAINED IN HOME
In Gabon, 12 soldiers announced on the state channel that they took over the administration, and the soldiers announced that the elections that took place over the weekend were cancelled. Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba was also detained at his home. Ondimba’s son was arrested. Ondimba called for help from his home to the world and said, “I’m at my residence, but I don’t know what’s going on. I’m telling the world, do something.”
After the coup, interesting images occurred in the streets.
Coup supporters took to the streets and celebrated.
WHAT HAPPENED IN GABON?
In the Central African country of Gabon, a group of soldiers, who entered the national television building early yesterday morning, announced that they had taken over the administration.
The military administration named “Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI)” announced that the elections held on August 26 were canceled and the borders of the country were closed.
It was reported that the Commander of the Republican Guard, General Brice Oligui Nguema, was brought to the leadership of the CTRI.
Current President Ali Bongo Ondimba had won the presidential elections held on 26 August for the third time.
A curfew was imposed on the grounds of “violence” in the last hours of the voting process in the country, and the internet was restricted while the vote counting process continued after the election.
Father Omar Bongo was first elected president in 1967, and when he died in 2009, his son Ali Bongo took his seat.
The Bongo family ruled Gabon for 56 years. (AA)