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After the elections - Declaration of a coup: chaos in the African country | Israel Hayom

2023-08-30T06:11:33.377Z

Highlights: Gabon's military says it has "put an end to the Bongo regime" The announcement comes just hours after Bongo was elected to a third term. "We are watching an irresponsible government leading the country into chaos," the military said. Gabon is a country in central West Africa, with a population of about 2.4 million. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org.


Gabon military officials announced they had "put an end to Bongo's regime", elected to a third term • "Irresponsible government"


Hours after the election results were announced: Members of the Gabon army announced on Wednesday that they had "put an end to the bongo regime" in a statement on national television.

There were reports of gunshots being heard in the capital Libreville. "We are watching an irresponsible government leading the country into chaos," the military declared.

Will he be ousted from power? Gabon President Ali Bongo, Photo: AFP

Queues at polling stations in Gabon, photo: AP

The Gabon government announced a nighttime curfew last Saturday. The military officials' statement comes just hours after Ali Bongo's election victory in what is set to be his third term.

Gabon is a country in central West Africa, with a population of about 2.4 million.

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