Gabon's Bongo Family Convicted in Absentia

On November twelfth, a Gabonese court convicted Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo, wife and son of ousted president Ali Bongo, on financial crimes charges. Sentenced in absentia to twenty years, theyve denied embezzlement and money laundering allegations. The family, currently in Britain, criticizes the legal process, while Gabonese officials maintain the verdict is a restoration of order. Ten more individuals face similar charges, and both Bongos have filed complaints in Paris alleging torture by Gabonese authorities. This development occurs amidst a series of coups in West and Central Africa, with the new president, Brice Oligui Nguema, elected with nearly ninety-five percent of the vote. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.