Ali Bongo Ondimba thought he had won elections to extend his 14-year stay in power. Then things moved so fast. Some 24 hours later, he, his clan and senior state officials were facing accusations of “active corruption, drug trafficking, high treason and financial embezzlement in organised gangs”.
Deposed, powerless and under house arrest, Bongo, 64, is now at the mercy of the military. But at least they allowed him free internet, where he asked the world to "make some noise" about his situation.
