Gabonese President, Ali Bongo Ondimba, is under house arrest, military officers said Wednesday, hours after announcing they had overthrown his government.
LEADERSHIP reports that the military announced a coup in Gabon, deposing President Ali Bongo, who was declared winner of Saturday’s controversial election.
One of his sons has also been arrested for “treason”.
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“President Ali Bongo is under house arrest, surrounded by his family and doctors,” the Coupists said in a statement read out on state TV.
