Protests In Gabon As President Is Said To Be Of Nigerian Descent

 There has been deep rooted speculations over the nationality of the Gabonese president - Ali Bongo, with many claiming that he is of Nigerian descent. Presently there is crisis in the Central African country and part of the grievances is that they cannot have a foreigner (Nigerian) ruling them.

Ali Bongo Ondimba has been President of Gabon since October 2009. Bongo is the son of Omar Bongo, who was President of Gabon from 1967 until his death in 2009.

FOOTBALL: GOALKEEPER DIES IN GABON AFTER A KICK TO THE HEAD

 AC Bongoville's Sylvain Azougoui has died after being kicked in the head during a league match in Gabon.

The goalkeeper died on the way to hospital after the incident during a match against Centre Mberi Sportif.
The 30-year-old from Togo had just stopped a shot on goal, but the attacker lost his balance on the wet grass and stepped on Azougoui's head.
"It is truly difficult to see how fate can be so cruel," a statement on the club's Facebook page said.