Gabon Coup: Prez Under House Arrest, Borders Sealed | Why Soldiers Seized Power In Ex-French Colony

After Niger, now military officers in Africa’s Gabon have declared a coup hours after the reelection of incumbent President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The military said that the president has been put under house arrest and borders of the country have been sealed until further notice. Meanwhile, France has condemned the coup and called on the military to respect the result of the elections. So why is the military overthrowing the president of Gabon hours after election results? Is there a French connection to the coup in the African nation? Watch this video for all the details. #gabon #alibongoondimba #coup #africannation #macron #france Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.