Ali Bongo of Gabon, reportedly toppled in a military coup
Agency Report/
A military coup has reportedly been staged in Gabon.
According to reports by RFI radio in Africa, the military seized the state-owned radio station in the capital Libreville and a soldier read a speech, condemning President Ali Bongo’s new year speech.
The soldier identified as Lieutenant Kelly Ondo Obiang announced the creation of a “National Restoration Council”, RFI radio reported.
RFI radio also reported that the military had arrived at the office of the broadcaster at about 4 am local time.
Obiang said he was reading a communique on behalf of the army.
The statement says that a New Year’s address by President Ali Bongo “reinforced doubts about the president’s ability to continue to carry out the responsibilities of his office”.
Stroke-hit Bongo is at present not in the country. He is said to be recuperating in Morocco.
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