Gabon’s transitional military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has won the country’s presidential elections. The victory marks a significant step following last year’s coup that ousted former President Ali Bongo. Nguema has pledged stability and democratic reforms for the nation.

Military Leader Oligui Nguema Wins Gabon's Presidential Polls

Polling centers have closed and counting has already begun in Gabon after a presidential election in which Junta Chief Bryce Oligui Nguema is widely expected to win. He led a coup in August of 2023 and declared himself as transitional president. Around 920,000 voters, including 28,000 overseas, were registered across more than 3,000 polling stations, according to the Interior Ministry. The voter turnout was over 87.12%. This was the first election in the nation after the military coup that ended a political dynasty which lasted over 50 years in the country. Watch in for more details!

Oligui Nguema set to win Gabon's presidential polls, says analyst

Gabon is in fact holding its very first elections after the military coup of 2023 on Saturday that ended the five-decade-long dynastic rule of Ali Bongo. The coup leaders proclaimed Brice Oligui Nguema, the Republican Guard chief and a cousin of Bongo, as president of a transitional committee to lead the nation. Watch in for more details!

Gabon presidential election: Military ruler Ligui Niguema remains front runner

Gabon's military leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema has announced his intention to run for president in next month's election. Watch this report for more details!

Gabon junta chief declares bid for presidency

An overwhelming majority of Gabonese voted for a new constitution, in a move that marks a new phase for the country following last year's coup. The outcome sets the stage for a transition to civilian rule, although critics say it is designed to allow coup leader Brice Oligui Nguema to remain in power.

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A Gabonese artist Eddy Heindrix Mayombo is creating stunning sculptures and designer objects using salvaged paper and cardboard. The rhythm of his movements, he says, brings him peace.

Gabon sculptor transforms salvaged paper into fine art

Gabon's new president Oligui Nguema has now announced the arrest of former first lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin over charges of money laundering and taking advantage of her husband's health condition to manipulate him. Sylvia is co-accused with her son noureddin bongo of corruption. The new administration is tightening the noose on the previous regime. Is the long-revered bongo-dynasty crumbling?

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The newly appointed prime minister of gabon, made an announcement that the gabon junta is plannig a two-year transition period before holding elections. The statement raised some questions, including if junta will survive or not?

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The coup leader who came to power after the Gabonese president last week will soon be sworn in. General Brice Oligui will remain the transitional president of the country for a non-specified period.

Gabon: General Brice Oligui Nguema to be sworn in as 'transitional president'

Gabonese general and coup leader Oligui sworn in as interim president

The judges of the country's constitutional court administered the oath of office to Gabonese General Brice Oligui Nguema on Monday, September 4, in a televised ceremony. Nguema was the mastermind of the coup that removed President Ali Bongo. This occurs just days after the military of the 2.3 million-person nation, led by Oligui, seized control.

Gabon: General Oligui to remain transitional president for unspecified period

An army spokesman reported that Gabon has reopened its borders three days after they had been shut during the military revolution that resulted in the removal of President Ali Bongo.

Gabon reopens borders three days after military coup

As pressure increased on the military to cede control to a civilian government, the head of the junta that toppled President Ali Bongo of Gabon stated that he wished to avoid hastily holding elections that "repeat past mistakes."

Gabon coup leader will not rush to elections despite mounting pressure

Gabon general to be sworn in as president, African Union suspends membership

After being overthrown in a coup by the army and placed under house arrest, President Ali Bongo of Gabon has made an appeal for assistance. He urged followers to "raise your voice" as he addressed the crowd on Wednesday from what he claimed to be his home. Army officers had earlier announced their coup on television.

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US says 'deeply concerned' by events in Gabon, urges military to 'preserve civilian rule'

Coup leaders announce general transitional president in Gabon

Military Officers in Gabon said that they had ceased power on Wednesday placing the president under house arrest and aiming for a new leader. After the poll body announced that Ali Bongo Ondimba had won a third term saying that they represented the armed forces. The officers declared on TV that the election results were cancelled and later announced Brice Oligui Nguema as the enw leader.

Gabon coup: Brice Oligui Nguema announced as the new leader

The military takeover in Gabon is the 8th in West and Central Africa since 2020 and in the latest the mutinous soldiers in Gabon proclaimed their guard chief as the country's leader this after placing the just re-elected president Ali Bongo under house arrest.

Gabon officers declare military coup

The African Nation of Gabon became the eighth country since 2020 to witness a military takeover. On Wednesday rebel military officers announced the coup on live television and put third-time elected President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest.

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