Gabon: amnesty granted for 2023 coup and 2019 conspiracy attempts

In a move aimed at fostering national unity, Gabon’s Council of Ministers has adopted a sweeping amnesty order covering participants in the 2023 coup and a failed 2019 uprising. The decision, announced on August 12, paves the way for the release of detained rebels, including high-profile figures, while the government also outlines economic reforms targeting growth, deficit reduction, and job protection for Gabonese citizens.

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