In a sudden and audacious move, military officers in Gabon declared they had seized power, placing Gabonese President Ali Bongo under house arrest. This abrupt decision comes hot on the heels of Bongo being declared the victor of a contentious presidential election, where he secured 64.27% of the votes. Officers of the Gabonese Armed Forces … Continue reading Crisis in Gabon: Military Coup Puts President Bongo Under House Arrest Amidst Rising Instability in Africa