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Gabon thwarts military coup attempt in President's absence

Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba [Courtesy]

Gabon foiled an attempted military coup on Monday, killing two suspected plotters and capturing seven others just hours after they took over state radio in a bid to end 50 years of rule by President Ali Bongo’s family.

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