Images of the coup in Gabon and reactions in the DRC
The latest events in Gabon, marked by a coup d’état and political unrest, have provoked strong reactions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The neighboring country has closely followed political developments in Gabon, expressing concern over the stability of the region.
Images of the coup were widely relayed on social networks in the DRC. We could see scenes of demonstrations and the deployment of security forces in the streets of Libreville, the Gabonese capital. The reactions of Congolese politicians and citizens were not long in coming.
Opposition MP Claudel Andre Lubaya commented on Twitter: “The Gabonese who supposedly re-elected Ali Bongo by 64% took to the streets to celebrate his announced dismissal. This shows that all excessive power eventually dies of its own excesses.”
For his part, parliamentarian Jacques Djoli Eseng’Ekeli underlined the importance of respect for the Constitution: “The putschist tendency has as its remedy only respect for the Constitution. The prevention of any political delinquency requires a policy in accordance with the law.”
Seth Kikuni, Congolese politician, also shared his views on social media: “Ali Bongo appeals to his friends in Gabon, but he now finds himself alone. He thought he had his tribe, his friends and active diplomacy, but he discovers that the military does not do favors for politicians. They consider them undisciplined and selfish. Welcome to 1965 in Africa.”
The Congolese population is also wondering about the political and security consequences of this coup d’état. Citizens fear increased instability in the region and call for increased security measures to preserve democracy and public order.
At the regional level, the President of Angola, João Lourenço, planned to travel to Congo-Brazzaville for consultations with his counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso about the worrying situation in Gabon. This initiative demonstrates the importance given by neighboring countries to regional stability.
In conclusion, the images of the coup in Gabon and the reactions in the Democratic Republic of Congo demonstrate the regional impact and the importance placed on political stability in the region. Congolese politicians express their concern and call for strengthening security measures to preserve democracy and public order. It remains to be seen how events will unfold in Gabon and what the repercussions will be on neighboring countries.