BREAKING: Military Seizes Power in Another Top African Country

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Written By Oshiobugie Omo-Ikirodah

In an unexpected move that sent shockwaves throughout the African continent, a group of twelve Gabonese soldiers made a televised announcement on Wednesday, claiming they were “putting an end to the current regime” and formally cancelling an election that had, as per official results, been won by President Ali Bongo Ondimba. CONTINUE READING

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During this announcement, gunfire was heard by AFP journalists in the Gabonese capital, Libreville, intensifying the atmosphere of tension and uncertainty.

Representing the “Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions”, one soldier asserted, “We have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the current regime”, during the broadcast on Gabon 24 TV channel. He further declared the dissolution of “all the institutions of the republic”, including the government, Senate, National Assembly, and the Constitutional Court. Additionally, the country’s borders have been closed “until further notice”.

This group consisted of members from the Republican Guard, the regular army, and police officers, highlighting a considerable representation from various security and defense forces.

This broadcast followed shortly after the national election authority declared Bongo, who has held power for 14 years, the victor of his third term in Saturday’s election, securing 64.27 percent of the vote. CONTINUE READING

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His primary opponent, Albert Ondo Ossa, managed to obtain only 30.77 percent of the vote, as per the released results. Ondo Ossa’s camp had previously criticized the election process, accusing it of being tainted by “fraud orchestrated by the Bongo camp”. They had also prematurely claimed victory, even before the polls closed, without presenting any evidence to substantiate their claim.

Gabonese laws strictly prohibit any premature announcement or publication of partial results. The official results were unveiled at an unexpected hour, 03:30 (02:30 GMT), on state television, with no prior notice.

On the eve of the election, Bongo’s administration had imposed both a curfew and an extensive internet shutdown, citing reasons of preventing potential violence and the spread of “false news”.

The international community watches with bated breath as the situation in Gabon unfolds, with many hoping for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

Source: Bushradiogist