African leaders consider action on Gabon coup

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【Summary】African leaders discuss response to Gabon coup as regional powers struggle to reverse wave of coups in West and Central Africa.

FutureCar Staff Aug 31, 2023 7:24 AM PT

African leaders consider action on Gabon coup

African leaders are currently grappling with the situation in Gabon where President Ali Bongo was overthrown by military officers who have installed their own head of state. This is just the latest in a series of coups that have been occurring in West and Central Africa, with regional powers unable to effectively address the issue.

The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), which is the political bloc representing Central Africa, has strongly condemned the coup. In a statement released on Thursday, they announced their intention to hold a meeting of heads of state in the near future to discuss and determine the appropriate response to this crisis. However, no specific date for the meeting has been provided at this time.