The African Union has suspended Gabon following a military coup that occurred on August 30th, 2023. The AU's Peace and Security Council strongly condemned the coup, which ousted President Ali Bongo, and has decided to immediately suspend Gabon from all AU activities until constitutional order is restored. The coup came after disputed elections in which Bongo was declared the winner. The head of the African Union Commission called on the Gabonese army to ensure Bongo's safety and condemned the coup as a violation of the AU's legal and political instruments. Earlier this month, the AU also suspended Niger following a coup in that country.

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