Gabonese military appear on television as they announce that they have seized power following President Ali Bongo Ondimba's re-election.
Gabon 1ere/via REUTERS Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Gabon’s government was overthrown by a military revolt, following similar unrest in Niger.
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Persons:
Ali Bongo Ondimba's, Oliver Taslic
Organizations:
REUTERS Acquire, Reuters, Thomson
Locations:
Gabonese, Gabon, Niger