Soldiers in Gabon say they’ve seized power and detained a president whose family ruled for 55 years

10 articles, oldest first.

1. Los Angeles Times

   Mutinous soldiers in Gabon say they've ousted president whose family has ruled for 55 years ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times)

   Published Aug 29, 2023

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   Mutinous soldiers in Gabon say they are overturning the results of an election that extended the 55-year hold on power by the president's family.

2. WTOP Washington DC

   Soldiers in Gabon say they’ve seized power and detained a president whose family ruled for 55 years ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC)

   Published Aug 29, 2023

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   WTOP Washington DC's feed description

   Mutinous soldiers claimed to have seized power in Gabon on Wednesday and put the president under house arrest, hours after he was declared the winner in an election to extend his family’s 55-year rule in the oil-rich Central African nation.

3. PBS NewsHour

   Gabon's president deposed in coup after 55 years of family rule ↗ (opens PBS NewsHour)

   Published Aug 29, 2023

   PBS NewsHour's feed description

   Mutinous soldiers claimed to have seized power in Gabon and put the president under house arrest, hours after he was declared the winner in an election that extended his family's 55-year rule in the oil-rich Central African nation.

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