BREAKING: Military Officers Stage Coup Following Disputed Election Victory of Ali Bongo in Gabon
In a dramatic turn of events, a group of high-ranking Gabonese military officers has taken control of the nation’s government, asserting that the recent general election lacked credibility. The officers, appearing on national television, declared themselves as representatives of Gabon’s security and defense forces, as they cited concerns over the legitimacy of the election results. The announcement came alongside the suspension of the election outcome, closure of borders until further notice, and dissolution of state institutions. As their declaration reverberated through the capital, Libreville, sharp sounds of gunfire echoed in the background, according to a correspondent from Reuters who was present during the broadcast. Efforts to solicit a response from the existing government were unsuccessful at the time of reporting. The military officers, addressing the nation on television, proclaimed their intentions to safeguard peace by ending the current regime. The most recent presidenti