Similar to China, Russia has also spoken without condemning the coup d’état in Gabon, expressing concern while closely monitoring the situation in the Central African country. The Kremlin has refrained from making hasty conclusions about the recent events in Libreville and has advised its citizens to postpone travel to the region.
The Russian government responded with concern to the news of the coup d’état in Gabon, expressing deep worry about the current situation in the West African country. The spokesperson for the Russian presidency stated that Moscow is closely following the ongoing events in Gabon, emphasizing the need not to make broad conclusions about the situation in Africa, where several nations are experiencing internal turmoil.
“The situation in Gabon is causing deep concern, and we are watching what is happening there,” stated the Kremlin spokesperson during a recent press conference in response to journalists’ questions. He added that Russian authorities remain in contact with regional and international actors to monitor the situation’s development.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova also advised Russian citizens to postpone any travel plans to Gabon in the near future. This recommendation stems from the cautious approach Russian authorities are taking due to the current political instability in the African country.
In a context where many African countries are undergoing political upheavals, Moscow calls for a nuanced assessment of the situation and urges against hasty generalizations.
China has called for “ensuring the safety of Ali Bongo,” while France, the former colonial power, and the African Union have “condemned the military coup.”
Until this coup d’état, Gabon, a Central African country rich in oil, had been under the rule of the Bongo family for over 55 years.
