Who is Ali Bongo - Gabon's president arrested in army coup
To some, he is a spoilt, playboy prince.
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To some, he is a spoilt, playboy prince.
From its independence in 1960 to Wednesday's coup d'état against outgoing president Ali Bongo, who has been in power for 14 years, here are ten key dates in Gabon's history.
Rebel officers in Gabon today announced they had seized power following disputed elections in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba, in power since 2009, had been declared victorious
A coup attempt is underway in Gabon. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a group of soldiers declared the “end to the regime” of President Ali Bongo, whose election for a third term as president…
Brice Oligui Nguema, who was head of the Republican Guard, was appointed head of state. President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who officially had been reelected earlier on Wednesday, was placed under house arrest.