Gabon's President Ali Bongo as been deposed in a coup following 55 years of family rule.

Gabon's President Ali Bongo, aged 64, has been deposed in a coup following 55 years of family rule. He came to power in 2009 after the death of his father, who had ruled the country for 41 years. Mutineers, including the republican guard chief, took control of the country, and Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was designated as the new president. The coup leaders' announcement was broadcast on Gabon's state TV. Widespread discontent with the Bongo family had been building over the years. The coup marks a significant change in Gabon's political landscape after decades of familial leadership. The coup's development and its implications for Gabon's future would likely be subjects of continued analysis and news coverage