After election, internet shutdown, Military Sacks Gabonese President Bongo

After election, internet shutdown, Military Sacks Gabonese President Bongo

Gabonese military officers have sacked the government of President Ali Bongo after national election and the nationwide internet shutdown.

Gabonese coupists also canceled elections results and dissolved state institutions, claiming they have taken power.

The African country’s borders are closed until further notice, said some media reports, adding gunfire was heard in the capital Libreville.

The officers said that the general election was not credible and the results are annulled.

Prior to the incident, Gabon’s national electoral body said that President Ali Bongo Ondimba from the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party was re-elected for a third term in Saturday’s election.

Niger, Burkina Faso, other West African countries toppled by Military coup in last 4 years.

Others are Chad (since April 2021) ,Guinea (since September 2021), Mali (since August 2020)  and Sudan.