Mutinous soldiers in the African nation of Gabon have proclaimed their republican guard chief as the country’s leader after placing the just-reelected Pres
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Gabon soldiers staged a coup against President Ali Bongo, detaining him in his residence before announcing General Brice Oligui Nguema to lead the transition.
Mutinous soldiers in Gabon proclaimed the republican guard s chief as their country s leader Wednesday after placing the just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest, alleging betrayal and major embezzlement during his long-time rule over the oil-rich Central African nation.