General Nguema is interim president of Gabon

General Nguema is interim president of Gabon

General Nguema is interim president of Gabon - A profound shift in Gabon's political landscape has taken place as General Brice Nguema, the leader of Gabon's military junta, was officially inaugurated as the interim president by the country's constitutional court. The event was broadcast live to the nation, marking a significant turning point in Gabonese politics. The Fall of Long-standing Power Nguema's rise to power followed a recent military coup that led to the removal of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, bringing an end to the Bongo family's decades-long rule. Ali Bongo continued the legacy of his late father, Omar Bongo,…
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Gabon Army Seizes Power after Election

Gabon Army Seizes Power after Election

Gabon Army Seizes Power after Election - A dramatic twist has unfolded in Gabon as army officers took control of national television to declare a coup, announcing the annulment of the recent presidential election results. The election, which saw President Ali Bongo declared the winner, was mired in controversy with the opposition alleging fraud. The move chiefly marks a potential end to the Bongo family's 53-year rule over Gabon, a nation that holds significance as a major African oil producer and boasts vast forested regions. The military intervention arrived with a firm statement that the election results were voided, and…
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