Harvest of coups threatens Africa’s democracy, Gabon military ends Bongos’ 56-year reign
The military overthrow of the democratic government in Gabon, coming a month after a similar development in Niger, is raising concerns about the future of democracy in Africa, write ADELANI ADEPEGBA and GIFT HABIB The hail of gunfire which woke the residents of Libreville, the capital of Gabon, on Wednesday, signified the latest military coup