09/01/2019 (Agence Europe) – In the aftermath of the failed military coup attempt in Gabon on Monday 7 January, the European Union reiterated its condemnation of any takeover by force (see EUROPE 12167). “The EU, like the African Union, rejects any takeover by force. The challenges facing Gabon must be addressed in an open and inclusive dialogue, respecting the principles of the rule of law and democracy, with the aim of national reconciliation”, said the spokesperson for the...