Gabon generals to meet soon to decide leader of transition after soldiers seize power

Gabon army officer Brice Oligui Nguema spoke to French newspaper Le Monde confirming the meeting of the generals.

Gabonese military appear on television as they announce that they have seized power following President Ali Bongo Ondimba's re-election. 

Credit: Reuters Photo  

A Gabon army officer, Brice Oligui Nguema, told French newspaper Le Monde that generals would meet on Wednesday to decide who would lead the transition after military officers said they had seized power.

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