Going, going… Gabon: another African coup
The Intelligence from The Economist
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The Bond Is Part of a Broader Trend in Africa
This morning, officers found cash at one of his residencies. Footage also showed celebrating crowds, but it's more of a palace coup than a popular revolution. The leader of the coup is reportedly a cousin of the president he toppled. Coups have been common in Africa since the latter half of the 20th century.
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