Gabon Soldiers Seize Power Shortly After Controversial Election Celebrations and Gunfire Follow Announcement of Military Takeover Military officers in Gabon made a surprise appearance on national television on Wednesday, declaring their seizure of power just moments after President Ali Bongo Ondimba was declared the winner of a disputed election. The officers, claiming to represent the […]
Africa Gabon army officers seize power after controversial election in oil-rich country Introduction Gabon, a country known for its oil wealth, is currently facing political upheaval as military officers have seized power following a controversial election. President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who has been in power since 2009, was declared the winner of a third term […]