French company Eramet halts operations in Gabon after military coup

The French mining company Eramet on Wednesday halted its operations in Gabon after the military coup overnight, according to international media.

The company's spokesperson announced the suspension of all the operations and the train service.

A group of senior Gabonese army officers appeared on national television early Wednesday and announced that they had seized power.

The move came shortly after the Gabonese Election Centre (CGE) confirmed that incumbent President Ali Bongo officially won a third term as president with 64.27% of the vote.