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Aubameyang diagnosed with ‘cardiac lesions’ after leaving COVID isolation

The Gabon and Arsenal forward was diagnosed with the issue at the African Cup of Nations after testing positive to COVID-19 the previous week.

3 years ago

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A wild chimpanzee eats a tortoise, whose hard shell was cracked open against tree trunks before the meat was scooped out, at the Loango National Park in Gabon.

Animals

Chimpanzees seen cracking open tortoises for meat

Scientists have observed wild chimpanzees in central Africa tucking into tortoises, whose hard shells they crack against tree trunks before scooping out the flesh.

May 31, 2019

A soldier who identified himself as Lieutenant Obiang Ondo Kelly, commander of the Republican Guard, reads a statement on state television broadcast from Libreville, Gabon, saying the military has seized control of the government.

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Gabon quashes coup by army mutineers

Gabon's government has retained control of the West African country after an attempted military coup early on Monday in which two plotters were killed, the government said.

January 8, 2019

World politics

Gabon arrests four military officers after coup attempt

Military officers had staged an apparent coup attempt early on Monday, seizing the state radio station and declaring their dissatisfaction with President Ali Bongo.

January 7, 2019
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