Gabonese Military Seizes Power, Suspends Elections After Controversial Victory

Gabonese military officers appeared on television to announce the suspension of elections and the closure of borders following President Ali Bongo's re-election. The officers claimed that the election results were annulled, state institutions dissolved, and all borders closed until further notice. Gunfire was heard in the capital, Libreville, after the announcement. Concerns had been raised about the transparency of the electoral process due to a lack of international observers and the suspension of foreign broadcasts and internet services.