[UPDATE-Sep 8] Deposed Gabon President Allowed to Travel Abroad Freely

Military coups in African countries have recently become commonplace and the last of them took place in Gabon at the end of August, when President Ali Bongo was overthrown.

The now ousted president has been allowed to move freely, including travel abroad. It is reported that the leader of the new authorities, General Brice Oligui Nguema, said this last night.

[UPDATE-Sep 6-06:15Z] Gabon Coup Attempt: Military Officers Say They Have Taken Power

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.

[UPDATE-Sep 8] Gabonese mutineers adopt charter of transition