Euphemisms used by the Western powers are testimony to the complexity of the phenomenon
Gabon
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Outspoken critic of former president Ali Bongo put in power following coup in African country at the end of last month
Emboldened generals realise they are likely to face little effective resistance to putsch attempts
Despite Macron’s efforts, political power and economic market share is being lost to China, Russia and Turkey
Nigeria sees ‘contagion of autocracy’ in region after officers oust president Ali Bongo
Gen Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema leads the country’s elite republican guard and is the cousin of deposed president Ali Bongo
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