Members of the military have appeared on state television saying they have launched a coup in the west African country. Early on Monday, an army soldier, flanked by two others holding guns, read out a statement saying the military had seized control of the government 'to restore democracy'.
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Gabon soldiers declare coup attempt ‘to restore democracy’
Members of military in central African country attempt to overthrow ailing Ali Bongo
Soldiers in Gabon have taken over state radio in an attempted coup, calling for the people to “rise up” while the president, Ali Bongo, is abroad recovering from a stroke.
The Bongo family has ruled Gabon since 1967, except for four months in 2009 after Ali Bongo’s father, Omar, died.
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