After mutinous soldiers in Gabon announced they had deposed the country’s president, many residents danced in the streets and declared themselves free from the presidential family’s 55-year rule. It’s becoming a familiar scene in West and Central Africa, which has recorded eight coups since 2020. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the military takeover and the ensuing reactions in Gabon and across the globe, FRANCE 24’s Monte Francis is joined by Paul Melly, Chatham House Consulting Fellow for the Africa Programme & Reporter / Researcher on the Sahel, West Africa and Madagascar.
‘Relative to resources available, Gabon had one of the worst development returns’ in all of Africa
