How do you restore democracy by declaring a coupe d' eat? Removing a democratically sitting president
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GabonCoup (a) USA troops were sent to Gabon two days before coup that they are to protect USA officials in case violence erupts in DRCongo as elections results are awaited; (b) President of Gabon PresidentBongo has been off sick for months, apparently in Morocco.
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South African government condemns attempted coup in GabonThe South African government has condemned the attempted military coup in Gabon on January 7 2019. Question is Would the SA Gvt have condemned the Gabon Coup if it had succeed? ...I think not!! They shoul have first condemned the coup in Zimbabwe, now they are choosing which one to endorse or condemn How is this our business? What Gabon does benefits the Gabonese not us, we are failing to deal with few gunless criminals that have stolen our taxpayers monies, now we interfere with Gabon army. We need to work hard to recover stolen monies by freezing accounts. CyrilRamaphosa
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We've seized control of govt 'to restore democracy', says Gabon armySoldiers in Gabon have appeared on state television saying they have launched a coup in the west African country so as 'to restore democracy'. Wats up with African countries with the army taking over That's Africa for you Phew! For a second I thought this is in KZN. 👀
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African Union chief 'strongly condemns' Gabon coup attemptAfrican Union chief Moussa Faki Mahamat has 'strongly condemned' an attempted coup by rebel soldiers in the Gabonese capital on Monday. AU should condemn bad leadership and those leaders who do not want to leave office leading to these so called Coups this AU organ is a waste of resources. We better shut down this cartel asap. Lying dictators Why was AU silent on the thuggery leadership in that country?
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SA joins condemnation of attempted military coup in GabonTwo of the five coup leaders have been killed as the army restores control, closing down the internet and broadcasting services in the oil-rich, small West African state. I don't condemn the coup, I condemn the president of Gabon and his small circle for clinging to power forever. The kind of greedy by president and his family is extremely pathetic and dangerous, it must be stopped immediately
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Gabon thwarts military coup attempt in Bongo's absenceThe quick failure of the coup and the lack of widespread support suggest further efforts to overthrow Bongo are unlikely, analysts said. K k j Mi L M kkk
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Gabon thwarts military coup attempt in president’s absenceNine suspected plotters have been caught after the failed bid to oust the Bongo family, which has ruled for near 50 years
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Gabon military announce 'coup': reportA source close to the government said there were gunshots around the national television station. For as long as poor governance election rigging and corruption continues unabated coups will be the order of the day in Africa
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Gabon military announce 'coup': reportA source close to the government said there were gunshots around the national television station.
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Gabon soldiers seize state radio in apparent coup attemptMilitary officers in Gabon staged an apparent coup early Monday morning.
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Gabon rebel chief caught, two killed in failed coup | IOL NewsGabonCoup: The chief military rebel who led a failed coup in Gabon has been arrested and two of his commandos killed after they stormed a public radio station, the presidency said. No cure for stupidity
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