Gabon’s army soldiers have attempted to stage a coup in Gabon’s capital Libreville on Monday morning, Reuters reported. An unusual state radio broadcast saw soldiers coming on air to read a speech which indicated their doubts regarding President Ali Bongo’s ability to rule, according to AFP. Ali Bongo succeeded his father, Omar, who died in 2009. President Ali Bongo, in power since 2009, has been out of the country since October amid reports that he endured a stroke. A spokesperson for the government of Gabon, Guy-Bertrand Mapangou, said that the political situation in the country is “under control”, following an attempted military coup.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 08, 2019 12:33 UTC