Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader

2023-08-31 08:54

Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.

Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader

Army officers who seized power in a coup in Gabon on Wednesday have named General Brice Oligui Nguema as the West African state's transitional leader.

Gen Nguema was earlier carried triumphally through the streets of the capital Libreville by his troops.

The deposed President, Ali Bongo,...