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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on Sept. 7, 2023 shows a view of the office building of Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in Libreville, Gabon. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on Sept. 7, 2023 shows Constitutional Court of Gabon in Libreville, Gabon. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on Sept. 7, 2023 shows the gate of a hospital in Libreville, Gabon. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 7, 2023 shows a view of the office building of Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in Libreville, Gabon. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on Sept. 7, 2023 shows a city view in Libreville, Gabon. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 7, 2023 shows a city view in Libreville, Gabon. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 7, 2023 shows a city view in Libreville, Gabon. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 7, 2023 shows a city view in Libreville, Gabon. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People are seen at a beach in Libreville, Gabon, on Sept. 7, 2023. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A plane is about to take off at the Leon Mba Libreville International Airport in Libreville, Gabon, on Sept. 7, 2023. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on Sept. 7, 2023 shows a city view in Libreville, Gabon. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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UN chief cautions military coups only worsen crises, urges democratic governance

STORY: UN chief cautions military coups only worsen crises, urges democratic governance DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrives 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: Addressing the recent series of military coups predominantly in Africa, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday underscored the importance of establishing lasting democratic governance backed by the rule of law. Wednesday's military takeover in Gabon came on the heels of Niger last month, Burkina Faso in 2022, and Chad, Guinea, Sudan and Mali in the years prior to that. The Gabonese military takeover was announced not long after the electoral authorities declared that President Ali Bongo had secured another term, even though there were allegations of electoral irregularities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secreta

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Gabonese military declare coup, Brice Oligui Nguema named as transition leader

STORY: Gabonese military declare coup, Brice Oligui Nguema named as transition leader DATELINE: Aug. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Libreville CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people on the street 2. SOUNDBITE (French) : ULRICH MANFOUMBI MANFOUMBI, Spokesperson of Committee for Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) STORYLINE: Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, was named as the transition leader of the central African country on Wednesday night following a coup. The national electoral body announced earlier in the day that President Ali Bongo had won a third term. However, the military declared on state television that the election results were canceled and placed Bongo under house arrest. Leaders of the Gabonese military agreed by unanimous vote to appoint Nguema as president of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI), said Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, the committee's spokesperson. SOUNDBITE (French

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GABON-PRESIDENT-VIDEO-SPEECH

(230830) -- KINSHASA, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This video screenshot shows Gabonese President Ali Bongo delivering a speech on Aug. 30, 2023. TO GO WITH "4th LD: Gabonese military declare coup, put President Bongo under house arrest" (Xinhua)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-MILITARY OFFICERS-POWER

(230830) -- LIBREVILLE, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 30, 2023 shows a morning view of Libreville, capital of Gabon. Gabonese military officers have canceled election results and dissolved state institutions, claiming they have taken power, local media reported on Wednesday. The African country's borders are closed until further notice, said the reports, adding gunfire was heard in the capital Libreville. The officers said that the general election was not credible and the results are annulled. Prior to the incident, Gabon's national electoral body said that President Ali Bongo Ondimba from the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party was re-elected for a third term in Saturday's election. (Xinhua)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-MILITARY OFFICERS-POWER

(230830) -- LIBREVILLE, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 30, 2023 shows a morning view of Libreville, capital of Gabon. Gabonese military officers have canceled election results and dissolved state institutions, claiming they have taken power, local media reported on Wednesday. The African country's borders are closed until further notice, said the reports, adding gunfire was heard in the capital Libreville. The officers said that the general election was not credible and the results are annulled. Prior to the incident, Gabon's national electoral body said that President Ali Bongo Ondimba from the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party was re-elected for a third term in Saturday's election. (Xinhua)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-MILITARY OFFICERS-POWER

(230830) -- LIBREVILLE, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This video grab shows a group of Gabonese military officers releasing a statement via a TV channel in the early morning of Aug. 30, 2023. Gabonese military officers have canceled election results and dissolved state institutions, claiming they have taken power, local media reported on Wednesday. The African country's borders are closed until further notice, said the reports, adding gunfire was heard in the capital Libreville. The officers said that the general election was not credible and the results are annulled. Prior to the incident, Gabon's national electoral body said that President Ali Bongo Ondimba from the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party was re-elected for a third term in Saturday's election. (Xinhua)

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated March 2, 2023 shows Ali Bongo during the One Forest Summit leaders at the Presidential Palace in Libreville, Gabon. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated March 1, 2023 shows French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba during a bilateral meeting at Presidential Palace in Libreville, Gabon. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Jacques Witt/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated March 1, 2023 shows Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba looks on as he attends a bilateral meeting with French President at Presidential Palace in Libreville, Gabon. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated April 8, 2014 shows Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba answers journalists questions after a meeting at Elysee Palace in Paris, France. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated March 1, 2023 shows French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba during a bilateral meeting at Presidential Palace in Libreville, Gabon. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Jacques Witt/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated March 2, 2023. shows Ali Bongo and Emmanuel Macron during the One Forest Summit leaders at the Presidential Palace in Libreville, Gabon. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated November 12, 2021 shows Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba poses as he arrives for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Quentin Veuillet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated January 14, 2017 shows Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba during the opening ceremony of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) held at Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated March 1, 2023 shows French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba during a bilateral meeting at Presidential Palace in Libreville, Gabon. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Jacques Witt/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated September 14, 201 shows Gabonese President Ali Bongo answers the media as he leaves the Elysee Palace after his meeting with French President Francois Hollande, in Paris, France5. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated November 19, 2022 shows Gabon's President Ali Bongo attends the first working session of the 18th Francophone countries Summit in Djerba, Tunisia. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated April 8, 2014 shows President Francois Hollande greets his Gabonese counterpart Ali Bongo Ondimba prior to a meeting at Elysee Palace in Paris, France. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated November 12, 2021 shows Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba arrives for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Quentin Veuillet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated November 10, 2015 shows President Francois Hollande welcomes his Congolese counterpart Ali Bongo prior to a working lunch with African leaders focussed on the COP21 Conference on Climate Change, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Somer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated November 30, 2015 shows Gabon President Ali Bongo arriving prior to the official opening of the COP21 UN Conference on Climate Change held at Le Bourget, near Paris, France. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated September 14, 2015 shows Gabonese President Ali Bongo leaves the Elysee Palace after his meeting with French President Francois Hollande, in Paris, France. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron Welcomes Gustavo Petro - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Bongo Ondimba, President of the Gabonese Republic during a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, June 22, 2023. Dozens of world leaders gather in Paris on June 22 for a summit aimed at forging a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-ridden developing countries cope with a rising tide of challenges, not least climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron Welcomes Gustavo Petro - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Bongo Ondimba, President of the Gabonese Republic during a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, June 22, 2023. Dozens of world leaders gather in Paris on June 22 for a summit aimed at forging a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-ridden developing countries cope with a rising tide of challenges, not least climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron Welcomes Gustavo Petro - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Bongo Ondimba, President of the Gabonese Republic during a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, June 22, 2023. Dozens of world leaders gather in Paris on June 22 for a summit aimed at forging a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-ridden developing countries cope with a rising tide of challenges, not least climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron Welcomes Gustavo Petro - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Bongo Ondimba, President of the Gabonese Republic during a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, June 22, 2023. Dozens of world leaders gather in Paris on June 22 for a summit aimed at forging a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-ridden developing countries cope with a rising tide of challenges, not least climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron Welcomes Gustavo Petro - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Bongo Ondimba, President of the Gabonese Republic during a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, June 22, 2023. Dozens of world leaders gather in Paris on June 22 for a summit aimed at forging a new consensus on international economic reforms to help debt-ridden developing countries cope with a rising tide of challenges, not least climate change. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese, Gabonese presidents hold talks, decide to upgrade bilateral partnership

STORY: Chinese, Gabonese presidents hold talks, decide to upgrade bilateral partnership DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHENG MINGDA, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Gabon and Africa 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DENG LI, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHENG MINGDA, Xinhua correspondent "Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba in Beijing. Ali Bongo is in China for a state visit. Ali Bongo is the first African head of state received by Xi since his reelection as Chinese President." The two heads of state decided to upgrade the comprehensive cooperative partnership between the two countries to a "comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership." President Xi said that in a world undergoing profound changes, China and Gabon have supported each other in advancing their shared interests and upholding international fairness and justice. He said the str

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-GABONESE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(230419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a group photo with President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba and his wife Sylvia Bongo Ondimba before the talks between Xi and Bongo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 19, 2023. Xi held talks with Ali Bongo Ondimba, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PENG LIYUAN-GABON-FIRST LADY-MEETING (CN)

(230419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, meets with Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, wife of President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba, in Beijing, capital of China, April 19, 2023. Sylvia is accompanying Bongo on his state visit to China. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI QIANG-GABONESE PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(230419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-GABONESE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(230419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba at the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, April 19, 2023. Xi held talks with Ali Bongo Ondimba, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-GABONESE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(230419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-GABONESE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(230419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba at the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, April 19, 2023. Xi held talks with Ali Bongo Ondimba, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-GABONESE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(230419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-GABONESE PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(230419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

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Leaders of China and Gabon

Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (L), alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, attends a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 19, 2023.

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Gabonese president names new PM

STORY: Gabonese president names new PM DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Libreville CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JEAN-YVES TEALE, Secretary General of the Gabonese Presidency 2. various of Libreville, Gabon STORYLINE: Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Monday appointed Alain Claude Bilie By Nze as the new prime minister and head of government, according to a presidential decree read on national television by the Secretary General of the Gabonese Presidency Jean-Yves Teale. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JEAN-YVES TEALE, Secretary General of the Gabonese Presidency "By decree of the President of the Republic of today, Alain Claude Bilie By Nze is appointed Prime Minister, head of government. The President of the Republic has instructed the Prime Minister, head of government, to form the new government. By decree of the President of the Republic of today, Madame Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda is appointed Vice President of the Republic." Bilie By Nze is responsible fo

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Biodiversity conference in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (R) and Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba shake hands in Nagoya on Oct. 27, 2010. The leaders are in the central Japan city for international talks on biodiversity.