Angolan president to discuss Gabon coup with Congolese counterpart

By Xinhua

LUANDA, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) — Angolan President Joao Lourenco will travel to the Republic of the Congo on Thursday to discuss the situation in Gabon with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso, Angola Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Describing the military coup in Gabon as “surprising,” Lourenco said “some instability has arisen in our brother country,” said the Angolan presidency’s Facebook page. Earlier on Wednesday, a group of Gabonese soldiers announced a coup through local television following the announcement of the results of the general elections in the country. Last year, Lourenco was honored with the title of Champion of Peace and Reconciliation in Africa by the African Union for his efforts in seeking peace, dialogue, and stability in various countries on the African continent. He was especially recognized for his involvement in resolving armed conflicts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Enditem