Crowds celebrate in Gabon’s Libreville and economic capital Port-Gentil

Crowds in Gabon’s capital of Libreville took to the city's streets to celebrate after military officers appeared on state TV announcing they were “ending the regime” of President Ali Bongo.

Crowds were singing the national anthem with soldiers.

“Thank you, army. Finally, we’ve been waiting a long time for this moment,” said Yollande Okomo, standing in front of soldiers from Gabon’s elite republican guard.