Gabon: Ousted President Bongo, Son Detained

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”.

“President Ali Bongo is under house arrest, surrounded by his family and doctors,” the Coupists said in a statement read out on state TV.

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