Latest Military coup: Military Take over Power in Gabon.

Gabon Soldiers announcing the take over of power. [PHOTO CREDIT: Channels TV]

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The military in oil-rich central African country, Gabon, has announced it has seized power, effectively ending the 50-year rule of the family of President Ali Bongo.

The military said it is seizing power “to restore democracy”, the BBC reports.

Citizens of the country were woken to a 3.00 GMT broadcast by the military announcing a “National Restoration Council”.

Mr Bongo, who became president in 2009, has been ill and receiving treatment in Morocco for more than two months.

According to the BBC, army armored vehicles and tanks were seen patrolling the streets of the capital, Libreville.

In a New Year’s day broadcast, he tried to put an end to the rumor about his health, assuring citizens that he was fine.

The soldiers took control of Gabon’s national radio in the early hours of Monday and announced a “National Restoration Council.”


Concise News understands that some armed vehicles are on the streets of the capital Libreville.

Bongo suffered a stroke in October and received treatment in Morocco, and on New Year’s day he said he was well.

However, the military has described it as “a pitiful sight” and a “relentless attempt to cling onto power.”
*Lieutenant Kelly Ondo Obiang declared himself president *Meanwhile President Ali Bongo Ondimba is recovering in Morocco from a a October 25 stroke

More updates coming later.