Military officers in Gabon declared a coup on Wednesday, placing President Ali Bongo under house arrest and naming a new leader.
By: News Square
Image Source: Google
Tthat gave Bongo a third term was not credible. They also said they were dissolving state institutions and closing the borders.
Image Source: Google
Bongo, who has been in power since 2009, was not seen in public for several months before the election, and there were reports that he was seriously ill.
Image Source: Google
He appeared on state television on Aug. 27 to declare victory, but his speech was widely criticized as being incoherent.
Image Source: Google
The coup leaders, who call themselves the Committee of Transition and the Restoration of Institutions, have named Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as the new president.
Image Source: Google
Nguema is the commander of the Republican Guard, the country's most powerful security unit. The coup has been condemned by the African Union, the United States, and France.
Image Source: Google
The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting on the situation. The coup is a major setback for Gabon, Africa's most stable countries.
Image Source: Google
The country is a major oil producer and has a population of just over 2 million people. It is unclear what the long-term implications of the coup will be.
Image Source: Google
The continent is facing a number of challenges, including poverty, corruption, and climate change. These challenges making it difficult African countries to maintain stability.
Travis Scott’s Utopia Tour Skips Houston After Astroworld Tragedy