The United States is pausing certain foreign assistance programs benefiting the government of Gabon following last month’s coup.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said this in a statement released by the U.S. State Department on Tuesday.
The U.S. is holding back assistance that might aid the Gabon government but continuing operational activities in the country, including diplomatic and consular operations supporting U.S. citizens.
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The move is in line with steps taken by Economic Community of Central African States, the African Union, and other international partners.
(Editor: Oloyede Oworu)
