“The White House stated this Wednesday that it is closely monitoring the ongoing situation in Gabon, where military coup plotters have placed President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest.
International attention is focused on Gabon as military coup plotters attempted to seize control of the country and placed President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest. The White House, through one of its spokespersons, John Kirby, expressed concern about the ongoing situation. He emphasized that the White House is closely following the events unfolding in the central African country.
John Kirby, who is the spokesperson for the National Security Council, referred to the series of coups on the African continent in recent years as “deeply troubling.” He also reiterated the United States’ commitment to working closely with their partners in Africa and with the continent’s population to support democracy and promote stability.
The situation in Gabon raises concerns about political stability and constitutional order in the country. As tensions persist, the eyes of the international community are turned towards upcoming developments and measures taken to restore stability.”
