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Gabon’s Former President Ali Bongo and Family Exiled to Angola After Release

The Bongo family's release follows international pressure and an agreement brokered by Angola's President Lourenço with Gabon’s leader Oligui Nguema.

Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba arrives for the second day of a European Union (EU) African Union (AU) summit at The European Council Building in Brussels, Belgium, February 18, 2022. John Thys / Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Bongo (L) and his French-born wife Sylvia (2nd L) have arrived in the Angolan capital, Luanda said
Bongo ruled oil-rich Gabon for 14 years after taking over from his father
Gabon's ousted leader Ali Bongo Ondimba, who was detained after being overthrown in 2023, has been released and is in Luanda, Angola says

Overview

  • Ali Bongo, ousted in Gabon’s 2023 coup, has arrived in Angola with his wife Sylvia and son Noureddin after their release from custody.
  • The release was facilitated by Angolan President João Lourenço in coordination with Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema following African Union demands.
  • Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo had been detained on charges of embezzlement and money laundering, with allegations of mistreatment during their imprisonment.
  • The African Union recently readmitted Gabon and called for guarantees of the Bongo family’s rights and health, influencing their release and exile.
  • This development marks a significant step in Gabon’s post-coup transition as Nguema consolidates power following his recent electoral victory.