UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has firmly condemned the ongoing coup attempt as a means to resolve the post-electoral crisis in Gabon. Gabonese military officers have cancelled election results and dissolved state institutions, claiming they have taken power, according to local media reports. “He notes with deep concern the announcement of the election results amidst reports of serious infringements of fundamental freedoms,” Dujarric said. Dujarric, while answering a question on solutions to the spread of military takeoff in African countries at the press briefing, said the best way to deal with military coup is to prevent it. “The best way to deal with it is to invest more in preventing it from happening, by investing in strong institutions and ensuring that elections are safe.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 31, 2023 11:08 UTC