Angolan President Joao Lourenco would 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.
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.
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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.
In 2022, Lourenco was honoured 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 recognised for his involvement in resolving armed conflicts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.