Army Officials Overthrow Democracy In Gabon, Close Borders

On Wednesday, army officers in Gabon announced their takeover of the Central African country on national television. They proclaimed the results of Saturday’s election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner, null and void. The soldiers, who identified themselves as members of the CTRI (Committee for Transition and Restoration of Institutions), stated, “We … Continue reading Army Officials Overthrow Democracy In Gabon, Close Borders