Why Gabon's Coup is Different

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Gabon is the latest country in Africa to see the military stage a coup following the re-election of Ali Bongo for a third term as president. So in this video, we'll examine Gabon's post-colonial history and why this coup is yet more bad news for Africa.

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00:00 Introduction
01:09 Historical Context
02:37 Bongo Political Dynasty
05:23 The Election and The Coup
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