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Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon Patricia Scotland KC Visit Gabon

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has been engaging with stakeholders in Gabon to understand their assessment of the current political situation in the country.

A statement by the office of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London said on Saturday.

According to the statement, the Secretary-General is on a three-day fact-finding mission and met with General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the transitional president, who provided his overview of the political situation since the take-over on 30 August 2023. She also met with His Excellency Ali Bongo at his residence in Libreville on 7 September 2023.

She also engaged with members of civil society, political parties, Commonwealth High Commissioners, and diplomats in the country. Her interactions will inform a report being prepared for Commonwealth member states.

The Secretary-General said:

“It is important to listen to everyone to get a balanced assessment of the situation before I prepare my report which will be shared with Commonwealth member countries”.

The Secretary-General also released a statement on 30 August 2023 addressing the political situation in Gabon.

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