Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that UN chief António Guterres was following the evolving situation in the capital Libreville "very closely". While condemning military action as "a means to resolve the post electoral crisis", the Secretary-General said he had noted the announcement by the Central African nation's electoral body of a win for incumbent president Ali Bongo with "deep concern" given reports of serious irregularities at the polls. 'Strong opposition' to coups This announcement of a military takeover in the capital by a group of officers who declared the election results void and the dissolution of State institutions, would mark the eighth coup - if successful - in West and Central Africa since 2020.

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