Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
France 24
France 24
World
Laura DI BIASIO

Gabon elections turn to coup: President Ali Bongo detained by military

EYE ON AFRICA © FRANCE 24

In tonight's edition: Gabon's president pleads for help in a video after soldiers depose him, just hours after widely criticised election results hand him a third term. Also, to mark the International Day of the Disappeared, the African Union and Red Cross consider ways to reduce the sometimes fatal risks faced by African migrants. 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.