Gabon Junta Chief Oligui Announces Presidential Candidacy for…

Gabon’s military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a coup against the Bongo regime, has declared his intention to run for president in April 2024. This move comes after his commitment to restore civilian rule following his takeover in August 2023.

General Brice Oligui Nguema, the military chief of Gabon, has confirmed his candidacy for the presidency in the upcoming April elections. Oligui led a coup in 2023, overthrowing the long-standing Bongo dynasty, which had been in power for 55 years. He had previously committed to a temporary military rule before transitioning power back to civilian governance after the removal of former president Ali Bongo Ondimba in August 2023.

Oligui’s announcement to run for president comes after a significant political shift in Gabon, marked by the upheaval of the Bongo government. His prior promises to return power to civilians add complexity to his candidacy, as he navigates public sentiment and expectations in the lead-up to the elections.

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