Gabon has been suspended from all African Union (AU) activities with immediate effect, following the overthrow of President Ali Bongo Ondimba by military forces. The AU Peace and Security Council strongly condemned this act and made the decision to suspend Gabon’s participation in all of its organs and institutions.
In a statement released on the social network X, the African Union expressed its strong condemnation of the military’s seizure of power and announced its decision to suspend Gabon from all AU activities, as well as its organs and institutions.
The AU Peace and Security Council convened in response to the event to assess the situation and took this radical measure in reaction to the overthrow of legitimate President Ali Bongo Ondimba. This decision sends a clear signal from the AU, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to the preservation of constitutional order and the condemnation of any attempts at illegal and unconstitutional power grabs.
The announcement of this suspension has sparked various reactions on a global scale. Many countries have expressed their support for the African Union’s stance, applauding its firmness in defending democratic principles and the rule of law. However, some voices have also called for the pursuit of a peaceful solution to the ongoing crisis in order to prevent any deterioration of the political and social situation in Gabon.
