Gabonese woman embracing a soldier after the announcement of the coup.Desirey Minkoh/Afrikimages agency/Universal images group via Getty images by Gyldas A. Ofoulhast-Othamot, St. Petersburg College The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought to an end with a military coup on 30 August. The military takeover happened hours after election … Continued
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