Gabon coup council to swear in its leader as president

African Union suspends Gabon's membership after General Brice Oligui Nguema and followers threw out re-elected president Ali Bongo

The general who overthrew Gabon's 55-year Bongo dynasty will be sworn in on Monday as transitional president, the army has said, while the African Union's peace and security council has decided to immediately suspend" Gabon after the military coup this week.

Gabon's opposition, meanwhile, has called for its candidate to be recognised as the winner of weekend elections.