| 5,598,138 |
0.3901 |
9.4544 |
Gabon |
|
The National Union of Teachers and Researchers went on an indefinite strike, demaning the reinstatement of salaries for four colleagues. |
| 5,598,143 |
0.3901 |
9.4544 |
Gabon |
|
The National Organization of Oil Employees (ONEP) went on strike against the Gabonese Refining Company (SOGARA), causing a serious fuel shortage across the country. |
| 5,598,146 |
0.3901 |
9.4544 |
Gabon |
|
Workers at state television and radio stations went on a week-long strike. |
| 5,598,277 |
13.4531 |
-16.5775 |
Gambia |
|
Eight United Democratic Party members were detained and tortured by Gambian police. The UDP is the leading opposition party in Gambia. |
| 5,598,150 |
0.3901 |
9.4544 |
Gabon |
|
At least one student was killed in clashes at an opposition rally, where police fired tear gas to disperse protesters demanding the resignation of the president. At least 20 were arrested in scuffles between police and demonstrators, while shops were looted and cars set on fire. |
| 5,598,156 |
0.3901 |
9.4544 |
Gabon |
|
Banned demonstrations against President Ali Bongo Ondimba erupted in violence between protestors and police, resulting in injuries, property damage, around 100 arrests, and between one and six deaths. |
| 5,598,160 |
0.3901 |
9.4544 |
Gabon |
|
100 activists demonstrated in front of the French Embassy, accusing French media of spreading hate in Gabon, interefering in Gabonese affairs, and media bias. |
| 5,598,164 |
0.3901 |
9.4544 |
Gabon |
|
Opposition party protesters held a silent march in support of France in light of the Charlie Hebdo attacks. |
| 5,598,167 |
0.3901 |
9.4544 |
Gabon |
|
A gang of around 200 - 350 youth attacked the home of opposition leader Jean Ping, throwing stones and lighting fires. Ping says the authorities paid the youth to assault his home and that police refused to intervene; it is unclear whether opposition supporters or the police ended the attack, detaining several people. |
| 5,598,172 |
0.3901 |
9.4544 |
Gabon |
|
Public sector trade unionists, particularly educators, marched to the General Assembly to file a strike notice but were blocked by police forces. |
