Two senior officials, including a former minister, have been detained in an ongoing anti-graft operation in Gabon, a source close to the investigation said on Monday.
Justin Ndoundangoye, a former transport minister and lawmaker, "was arrested on Thursday after trying to flee to Congo and is currently in custody," the source said.
Alexis Ndouna, a former senior figure in the ruling party, was extradited on Saturday to Gabon from neighbouring Congo, where he had been detained.