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Coupists Place Ousted Gabon President Ali Bongo Under House Arrest, Detain Son For Treason

Gabonese Military officers, on Wednesday, have announced that President Ali Bongo Ondimba is under house arrest, adding that one of his sons has also been arrested for “treason”

This is coming hours after they  announced the cancellation of the election and seizure of power.

“President Ali Bongo is under house arrest, surrounded by his family and doctors,” they said in a statement read out on state TV.

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