In Gabon, the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) announced that Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Chief Commander of the Republican Guard, will lead the organisation. A general trained in Morocco, he hails from Haut-Ogooué, the birthplace of the Bongo family.
This Wednesday morning, his name was first chanted by members of the Republican Guard, over whom he has command, inside the presidential palace.
Shortly after, confirmation came: Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is now the president of the CTRI, which declared it was seizing power in Libreville on 30 August, as announced onGet unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Africa. Unlocked.
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