Military Coups continue Across Africa, as soldiers size power in Gabon cancels election results.On national television, a group of 12 high-ranking military officers from Gabon made a public declaration, stating that they have assumed control of the government.

Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba, in power for 14 years, has been re-elected for a third term with 64.27% of the vote according to the official results.

Gabon soldiers immediately announce cancellation of elections, dissolution of institutions on TV. Heavy gunfire heard in Gabon capital Libreville.

Ali Bongo is the son of former President Omar Bongo who ruled the country for 42 years. The son was seeking a third term. His wife, sons and daughters are all ministers. He suffered a devastating brain stroke in 2018 that left his body paralysed, but has held on to power.

His family has ruled Gabon since 1967 and he had just won a third 7-year term that the opposition disputed.

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