Gabon Coup: France, EU's top diplomat react

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[{"selector":"#anim-cd5b86ea-d749-47ed-b457-a4dd5b66bf82 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-32.819340611689704%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] European ministers are expected to deliberate on how to adapt policies towards countries facing instability in the region.

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[{"selector":"#anim-576384c4-d8b5-453e-9fae-3a701071c96a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.499999772451451%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Ongoing political upheavals like this coup raise concerns about stability and prompt potential policy revisions in Europe's approach to Africa.

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