In Central African country, Gabon, supporters of opposition candidate Jean Ping have set the national assembly on fire after President Ali Bongo was declared winner of Saturday’s presidential election. Police used tear gas and water cannon to try to quell street protests.
Bongo secured a second seven-year term with 49.8 per cent of the vote to Mr Ping’s 48.2 per cent , a margin of 5,594 votes. Ping disputes the result.