Tag: Gabon

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Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

By Gerauds Wilfried Obangome LIBREVILLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday, placing President Ali Bongo under house arrest and naming a new leader after the Central African state’s election body announced Bongo had won a third term. Saying they represented […]