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Military launches coup in Gabon

Military officers have overthrown President Ali Bongo of Gabon.

The coup ends the Bongo family’s 53-year control of political power in the country.

In a national broadcast, 12 soldiers announced the ouster of Bongo.

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One of the soldiers said on TV channel Gabon 24: “We have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the current regime.”

This is coming months after the military seized power in Niger Republic.

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