Gabon in Turmoil: Coup Attempt and Manganese Prices Surge

A group of senior military officers in Gabon has announced the seizure of power, overturning the results of a disputed presidential election. The officers, calling themselves the "Committee of the Transition and the Restoration of Institutions," dissolved state institutions and closed the borders. Gunfire was reported in the capital, Libreville, shortly after the coup was declared. This marks the latest in a series of coups and political instability in West and Central Africa. The European Union's foreign policy chief has expressed concern over the situation and stated that it is a significant issue for Europe.