THE AFRICAN UNION SUSPENDS GABON.

Babatunji Wusu –

Following the installation of a military junta in Gabon, the African Union (AU) has suspended Gabon.

The declaration was made on August 31, 2023 by the Peace and Security Council of the AU.

Following the military coup at the end of July, the AU recently terminated Niger Republic’s membership.

Additionally suspended since their respective coups are Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, and Sudan.

Leading EU diplomat Josep Borrell declared in Brussels that the EU “rejects any seizure of power by force in Gabon.

The issues facing Gabon must be resolved in conformity with the values of democracy, constitutional order, and the rule of law.

It is necessary for national peace and development as well as for regional stability, according to a statement released by Borrell on Thursday.

In order to respect the rule of law, human rights, and the desire of the Gabonese people, he advocated for “inclusive & substantive dialogue” as opposed to using force.

In Gabon, the military had taken control early on August 30, 2023.