Reports Indicate That Attempted Coup In Gabon Is Foiled As Soldiers Involved Get Arrested

Gabon millitary attempted to seize power in a foiled coup d'etat while president was abroad. General Jean Phillipe dismisses President Ali Bongo in a millitary take over. 

See video of Gabon military officers at the State-owned National radio station announcing the coup to depose President Ali Bongo whose family has ruled Gabon for 50 years; announce formation of a National Restoration Council to restore democracy.

Reports have now emerged that the soldiers involved have been arrested.