There is sad news for Africa’s democracy as two elected presidents are currently under draconian arrests by the military.
Weeks after soldiers in Niger Republic snatched power and arrested President Mohamed Bazoum, their counterparts in Gabon have also seized government machinery.
They have now announced that Bongo is under arrest, adding that they had slammed treason charges against one of his children.
“President Ali Bongo is under house arrest, surrounded by his family and doctors,” they said in a statement read out on state TV.
GARBON:
Official name: Gabonese Republic
Population: 2,284,912
Area: 267,667 sq km
Capital city: Libreville
Major languages: French, Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi
Major religions: Roman Catholic 42.3%, Protestant 12.3%, other Christian 27.4%, Muslim 9.8%
Time zone: UTC+1 (West Africa Time)
– Source: CIA World Fact Book
