Violent post-election protests have continued for a second day in Libreville, the capital of Gabon, a West African country of 1.8 million, and one of the continent's top oil producers. Ping told Reuters in an interview that two people were killed and others wounded when the presidential guard assaulted his party headquarters overnight. A supporter of Gabonese opposition leader Jean Ping, holding a flag of Gabon, faces riot policemen blocking the access to the electoral commission in Libreville. This is because of the victory of Bongo against Jean Ping," said witness Alex Mbadinga, 32. A Gabonese woman takes cover protecting her mouth from the tear gas as supporters of opposition leader Jean Ping protest, trying to reach the electoral commission.

Source: CBC News September 01, 2016 09:39 UTC