The general who came to power in Gabon's coup last week is to be sworn in as 'transitional president' on Monday, taking control for an unspecified period after overthrowing the country's 55-year Bongo dynasty.
He led the coup against President Ali Bongo Ondimba.The general who came to power in Gabon's coup last week is to be sworn in as"transitional president" on Monday, taking control for an unspecified period after overthrowing the country's 55-year Bongo dynasty.
Oligui was lifted up triumphantly by his troops following the announcement of the coup, and in the days since has been seen flanked by generals and colonels. A fringe of the former opposition is urging Oligui to hand over power, but many people in Gabon seem happy about the overthrow of the Bongo dynasty, with celebrations in the streets of the capital Libreville and the economic hub of Port-Gentil.
Former president Bongo had been seeking his third term in office after coming to power in 2009 following the death of his father Omar, who ruled Gabon with an iron fist for over 40 years. This video grab taken from Gabon 24 on 30 August 2023 shows Gabonese soldiers carrying General Brice Oligui Nguema , head of the presidential guard of ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba.National TV on Friday showed rolling images of the deposed president's son Noureddin Bongo Valentin and other arrested officials in front of suitcases filled with cash allegedly seized from their homes.
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