The coup leaders said that Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema had been “unanimously” designated president of a transitional committee to lead the country.
Mutinous soldiers in Gabon have proclaimed their republican guard chief as the country’s leader after placing the newly re-elected president under house arrest and alleging massive embezzlement under his long-time
Mutinous soldiers claimed to have seized power in Gabon and put the president under house arrest, hours after he was declared the winner in an election extending his family’s 55-year
The military coup in Gabon has heightened concerns among Africa leaders over the rising wave of seemingly popular but unconstitutionally takeover of power.