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Bongo critic named interim PM in post-coup Gabon

Bongo critic named interim PM in post-coup Gabon

  • Ndong Sima, a 68-year-old economist, served as prime minister under Bongo from 2012 to 2014
  • His appointment was made in a decree by the new strongman, General Brice Oligui Nguema
By AFP ·
Gabon’s new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema (2nd R) greets members of staff after he was inaugurated as interim president.

Gabon coup leader sworn in as interim president in scene of jubilation

By Reuters ·
EU rejects seizure of power by force in Gabon

EU rejects seizure of power by force in Gabon

By Reuters ·
Update Soldiers hold General Brice Clothaire Oligui Nguema aloft in Libreville, Gabon, Wednesday Aug. 30, 2023. (AP)

Soldiers in Gabon say they’ve seized power and appointed the republican guard chief as head of state

By AP ·
Gabon’s leader Bongo to face 18 candidates in presidential election

Gabon’s leader Bongo to face 18 candidates in presidential election

By AP ·
Gabon backs Riyadh Expo 2030 bid

Gabon backs Riyadh Expo 2030 bid

By Arab News ·
Special ICESCO launches Girls, Women and Society Chair at Omar Bongo University in Gabon

ICESCO launches Girls, Women and Society Chair at Omar Bongo University in Gabon

By Ghadi Joudah ·
Saudi king, crown prince offer condolences after death of Gabon FM

Saudi king, crown prince offer condolences after death of Gabon FM

By Arab News ·
Egypt sack coach after World Cup qualifier draw with Gabon

Egypt sack coach after World Cup qualifier draw with Gabon

By Arab News ·
Gabon’s sole train a lifeline for its economy

Gabon’s sole train a lifeline for its economy

By AFP ·
Gabon’s Bongo in first live public appearance after stroke

Gabon’s Bongo in first live public appearance after stroke

By AFP ·
Gabon's timber industry reeling after corruption scandal

Gabon's timber industry reeling after corruption scandal

By AFP ·
Gabon coup bid highlights country in grip of uncertainty

Gabon coup bid highlights country in grip of uncertainty

By AFP ·

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