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Gabon’s putschists say ousted president can go abroad if he wishes

Gabon's putschists say ousted president can leave the country if he wishes

The deposed president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, is “free to move” and “can go abroad, if he wishes,” Colonel Ulrich Manfoumbi, putshists spokesman announced on state television. Colonel Ulrich Manfoumbi was reading a press release “signed” by General Oligui, who now heads the transition. Ali Bongo, in power for …

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Coup leaders in Gabon announce that President Ali Bongo is “retired”

Coup leaders in Gabon announce that President Ali Bongo is “retired”

Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose re-election after 14 years in power had just been announced, has been “retired”, said Wednesday the head of the Republican Guard, General Brice Oligui Nguema. Ali Bongo, currently under house arrest, “is retired, he enjoys all his rights. He is a normal Gabonese, like …

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