Former Gabon president Ali Bongo, ousted in a coup in 2023, has flown to Angola with his wife and son, who were transferred from prison to house arrest last week, Angola’s presidency said in a statement posted on Facebook.
African Union officials called last month for the release of Bongo’s wife, Sylvia Bongo, 62, and son Noureddin, 33, who were taken into custody shortly after the August 2023 coup and accused of crimes, including embezzlement and money laundering.
