- By Muthoni Muchiri
- BBC News
Crowds took to the streets to celebrate the military takeover
The military in Gabon has seized power and placed President Ali Bongo, 64, under house arrest.
The takeover came shortly after election results were announced saying Mr Bongo had been re-elected despite opposition complaints of fraud.
President Bongo was first elected in 2009 following the death of his father, Omar Bongo Ondimba, who had ruled the country for 41 years.
Gabon is the latest former French colony in Africa to…
