An election is tentatively scheduled for August next year to transition the country to civilian rule.

Sylvia Bongo was under house arrest, but a judge says she should be held in jail ahead of a trial.

Gabon's new prime minister speaks to the BBC about plans to prosecute ministers under ousted leader Ali Bongo.

Provides an overview of Gabon, including key dates and facts about this west African country.

Here are some facts you may not have known about Alain Bongo or better known as Ali Bongo.

Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.

Gabon is the latest African state to be hit by a coup, raising fears about the future of democracy.

President Bongo urges people to "raise your voice" in a video after the army said it had seized power.