Soldiers take over Gabon in coup, Bongo Ali loses power despite election resultsx
The battle for governance and military rule in Gabon intensifies as the millitary takes immediate action in announcing their take over of the Gabonese government.
Twelve top-ranking military officers from Gabon have unexpectedly seized power.
This happened not long after the election commission announced that President Ali Bongo had won a third term.
The officers justified the coup by citing worries about unstable governance and civil unrest. The disclosure was announced on public television. Government response is still pending.
Citizens of Gabon have shown excitement after the announcement of the military take over in latest trending videos as crowd chant and hail the military men.
Watch some videos from the Gabonese citizens below:
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