Gabon army officers announce coup, put president under house arrest
According to the Gabonese military, President Ali Bongo was under house arrest, hours after soldiers announced they had seized power.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Gabonese military officers announce they have seized power
Gabonese military said they had taken power, minutes after the state election body announced President Ali Bongo had won a third term.
Wed Aug 30 2023
1,000 arrests in Gabon post-vote violence
Police arrested 1,000 people as security forces fanned out across Gabon's capital Thursday after a night of riots and looting.
Thu Sep 01 2016
Gabon opposition says 2 dead in post-vote crackdown
Gabon's opposition leader said security forces killed two people and hurt 19 in a raid against his headquarters Thursday.
Thu Sep 01 2016