LIBREVILLE, Gabon — A man stabbed two Danish journalists in Gabon’s capital, declaring it was in retaliation for U.S. attacks against Muslims and leaving one reporter in serious condition, Gabon’s defence minister said. The attack Saturday occurred while the journalists were shopping at an artisanal market, a site popular with tourists. It is the first of its kind in this West African country where Muslims and Christians coexist peacefully. Oil-rich Gabon is known for its wildlife, including most of Africa’s remaining forest elephants, which are being heavily targeted by traffickers. Gabon is ruled by President Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose family has been in power for nearly half a century.

Source: National Post December 17, 2017 10:57 UTC