November 23, 2024
African Union Suspends Gabon’s Membership After Military Coup
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African Union Suspends Gabon’s Membership After Military Coup

The African Union’s Peace and Security Council has suspended Gabon following the military coup in the country two days ago.

In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, the Council strongly condemned the military takeover and said the suspension was with immediate effect.

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With this, Gabon can no longer participate in any activities of the AU, its organs and institutions.

The decision was taken at a meeting which was chaired by African Union commissioner for political affairs, Mr. Bankole Adeoye of Nigeria, and the current holder of the council’s rotating chair, Burundi’s Ambassador Willy Nyamitwe.

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