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The wealthy, dynastic leader of Gabon who believed he could resist a coup

The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, knew well the threat of military coups in his part of the world. But he swore one would not happen to him. “While our continent has been shaken in recent weeks by violent crises, rest assured that I will ...

30 Aug 2023 at 16:25

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Gabon’s military leader sworn in as head of state after ousting president

Gabon’s new military leader was sworn in as the head of state on Monday less than a week after ousting the president whose family had ruled the Central African nation for more than five decades. General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema took the oath ...

04 Sept 2023 at 12:35

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Host describes ‘surreal’ Samuel L Jackson appearance at Glasgow bingo rave

A host at a nightclub in Glasgow spoke of his “surreal” and “crazy” experience seeing Samuel L Jackson on Friday night, calling it “one of the most amazing things”. The 74-year-old actor was spotted on stage during a Bongo’s Bingo event at the ...

03 Apr 2023 at 13:32

World

Gabon’s junta says deposed president is ‘free’ and can make medical trip

Gabon’s ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who has been under house arrest since he was deposed last week, is free and can embark on a medical trip, the country’s new military leaders have said. Mr Ondimba is “free to move given his state of ...

07 Sept 2023 at 11:59

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US suspends aid to Gabon after military takeover

The United States has suspended most non-humanitarian aid to Gabon after August’s military takeover in the country. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the “pause in certain foreign assistance programs”, pending a review into the ...

27 Sept 2023 at 02:38

King welcomes President of Gabon amid Commonwealth entry celebrations

The King has held an audience with the President of Gabon at Buckingham Palace, after the formal celebrations of the country’s entry into the Commonwealth. Charles welcomed President Ali Bongo Ondimba to the 1844 room, greeting him ...

17 Oct 2022 at 20:16

‘Major success’ as endangered bongo calf born at Woburn Safari Park

Woburn Safari Park announced a “major success” as the park has welcomed a bongo calf, one of the most critically endangered animals on the planet. First-time mum Othaya gave birth to the male eastern mountain bongo calf on October ...

28 Oct 2024 at 09:51

Zoo staff celebrate birth of critically-endangered mountain bongo calf

A Hampshire zoo is celebrating the birth of a critically-endangered mountain bongo calf as the latest in a baby boom at the centre. The male calf was born on September 4 and staff at Marwell Zoo, near Winchester, have said they ...

13 Sept 2024 at 11:46

Critically endangered eastern mountain bongo calf born at UK safari park

A critically endangered eastern mountain bongo calf has been born at a UK safari park. The male calf was born at Woburn Safari Park in Woburn, Bedfordshire, to first-time mother Odongo and father Sonny. Keepers said the calf ...

19 May 2025 at 01:00

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98-year-old Bongo’s Bingo megafan retires her dabber after hitting the bingo dance parties since she was 90

A 98-year-old Bongo’s Bingo megafan has retired her dabber after eight years of attending the high-energy, outrageous bingo sessions in her home town of Liverpool. Anne Gandy, who lives in Walton, first learned of the bingo ...

02 Oct 2025 at 06:55

Birth of rare female eastern mountain bongo ‘significant milestone’ for species

A safari park has announced the birth of a rare eastern mountain bongo calf, which it says is a “significant milestone for one of the world’s most endangered large mammals”. The calf is the first female of the species to ...

20 Oct 2025 at 01:25

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