Gabon’s main port, located in Libreville, the capital of the country, stopped working as the army seized power. This was reported by the Associated Press with reference to the Ambrey company. TASS.
It was noted that it is not yet known whether airlines operate in Gabon.
A group of high-ranking officers in Gabon on the morning of August 30 spoke made a statement on the country’s main television channel, Gabon 24, regarding the annulment of the presidential election results and the abolition of the ruling institutions. The officers said they took power into their own hands and represented the Ministry of Defense and the country’s armed forces. Against this background, there were reports of a gunfight in the capital, Libreville.
The announcement was made after the country’s CEC meeting. reported Upon the re-election of Gabon’s current President, Ali ben Bongo Ondimba, for a third term with 64% of the vote. The family of Gabon’s current president has been in power in the country for 56 years.
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