Gabon’s New Leader to Be Sworn in as Transitional President After Coup

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General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a military coup in Gabon last week, is set to be sworn in as the “transitional president” on Monday. The coup took place just after President Ali Bongo Ondimba was declared the winner of last month’s presidential election, a result contested by the opposition.

The coup leaders announced the dissolution of national institutions, the cancellation of election results, and the closure of borders, later reopening them. General Oligui has promised to organize “free, transparent, credible, and peaceful elections” without specifying a timeline but noted that a new constitution must first be adopted through a referendum.

While some elements of the former opposition are urging him to hand over power, many Gabonese citizens have celebrated the overthrow of the Bongo dynasty, which had ruled for over five decades. Several Western countries and organizations have condemned the coup while expressing concerns about the credibility of the election.

The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, noted that while military coups are not the solution, the elections in Gabon had been full of irregularities. The coup in Gabon is distinct from others on the continent due to these concerns over election credibility.

The overthrow of the Bongo dynasty marked a significant change in Gabon, where the family had ruled since 1967. The situation in Gabon is part of a larger trend in Africa, with several countries, including Mali, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso, and Niger, experiencing coups in recent years. These new rulers have resisted demands for a swift return to civilian rule, raising concerns about the stability and governance of the affected countries.

General Oligui’s installation as “transitional president” will be closely watched by both domestic and international observers to see how he navigates the transition from military rule back to civilian governance and the timeline for holding credible elections in Gabon.

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