White House confirmed that US administration is following the "very disturbing" situation in Gabon, noting that the US "supports" the Gabonese people.
In a statment, White House spokesman for National Security Council that US is “deeply concerned” about the events in Gabon, where army officers announced the seizure of power.
He pointed out that US is "following the situation closely," adding that "our soldiers and employees of our embassy in Gabon are safe."