US pauses some foreign assistance programs for Gabon after coup
- The Biden administration has suspended most non-humanitarian aid to Gabon after a military takeover last month, pending a review of the circumstances surrounding the ouster of President Ali Bongo Ondimba.
- Gabon is the second country to experience a military takeover this year, following the government overthrow in Niger. The US has also suspended aid to Niger but has not determined if it was a coup.
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the pause in aid, indicating a concern for democratic processes and the need to assess the situation before continuing assistance to Gabon.
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US suspends foreign assistance programs to Gabon following military coup - News Facts Network
Back to homepage / Africa The Biden administration on Tuesday suspended most non-humanitarian aid to Gabon after a military takeover in the country last month that was at least the second this year in an African nation. Issued on: 27/09/2023 - 03:36 2 min This video grab shows soldiers holding General Brice Clothaire Oligui Nguema The post US suspends foreign assistance programs to Gabon following military coup appeared first on News Facts Netwo…
US suspends aid to Gabon after military takeover
The Biden administration has suspended most non-humanitarian aid to Gabon following a military takeover last month. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a "pause in certain foreign assistance programs" pending a review of the circumstances that led to the ouster of President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The suspension will not affect US government operations in the oil-rich central African nation.
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