Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Bongo’s family have ruled for 56 years Junta names General Brice Oligui Nguema as leader From house arrest, Bongo appeals for support France, with troops in Gabon, condemns coup LIBREVILLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday, placing President Ali Bongo under house arrest and naming …

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British Columbia wildfires intensify, doubling evacuations to over 35,000

British Columbia wildfires intensify, doubling evacuations to over 35,000

KELOWNA, British Columbia, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Forest fires in Canada’s western province of British Columbia intensified on Saturday, with the number of people under evacuation orders doubling from a day earlier, as authorities warned of difficult days ahead. The province declared a state of emergency on Friday to access temporary authoritative powers to tackle …

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