Africa
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Gabonese military stages coup, places president under house arrest
It remains unclear whether the military enjoys popular support, though footage has appeared online showing Gabonese people celebrating in the streets following the announcement.
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At least 73 dead after Johannesburg building occupied by squatters and homeless people catches fire
Up to 200 people may have been occupying the building, a witness said.
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U.S. evacuates embassy staff in Niger amid military coup
The agency further raised its travel advisory to level 4, warning Americans not to travel to the country.