In the aftermath of Gabonese President Ali Bongo’s contested reelection, aggrieved protesters reportedly set fire to the parliament on Wednesday.
Citizen reports on social media and images began emerging online
showing the country's parliament engulfed in flames a little more than
an hour ago. The fire has since been confirmed by international news
agencies with correspondents in Gabon.
Akwasi Sarpong, a reporter for BBC Africa, reported that the Gabonese
military in the capital city has "withdrawn from the precincts of
Gabon's parliament which was set ablaze by protesters."
Protests erupted after Mr. Bongo was declared the winner over his chief rival, Jean Ping.
According to the official results released on Wednesday, the
incumbent won 49.8 percent of the vote to Mr. Ping’s 48.23. Mr. Ping had
declared himself the winner of the election on Sunday and has continued
to insist that the election has been rigged.
Credit- Sahara Reporters
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