Gabon: Soldiers seize state radio in coup attempt

Group of soldiers read statement on national radio announcing 'National Restoration Council,' local media says

By Alaattin Dogru

DAKAR, Senegal (AA) - A group of soldiers seized the state radio in a coup attempt in Gabon early Monday, according to local media reports.

Soldiers led by Lt. Kelly Ondo Obiang captured the national radio in the Central African country in the wee hours of the day.

The soldiers read a statement on the radio, announcing a "National Restoration Council".

They reportedly said the Gabonese President Ali Bongo can not fulfill his responsibilities.

President Bongo has been leading Gabon since October 2009.

Bongo has been out of the country for two months.

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