Soldiers in Gabon declare coup after president wins re-election

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President Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose family has held power for nearly 60 years, was placed under house arrest by soldiers in Gabon, Africa, after the announcement of his re-election, leading to borders being shut down and curfews put into place. NBC News’ Ellison Barber shares the latest.

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