Gabon Military Leader Oligui Announces Presidential Candidacy for April

General Brice Oligui Nguema, the military leader who overthrew the Bongo dynasty in 2023, has announced his candidacy for president in April elections, promising a return to civilian rule after a transitional phase.

General Brice Oligui Nguema, the leader of Gabon’s military junta, has declared his intention to run for the presidency in the upcoming April elections. This announcement comes on the heels of his successful coup in 2023, which dismantled over half a century of Bongo family leadership in the nation. Following the ousting of Ali Bongo Ondimba in August 2023, General Oligui had promised a return to civilian rule after a temporary transitional period.

General Brice Oligui Nguema’s announcement to run for president marks a pivotal moment in Gabonese politics, following decades of autocratic rule by the Bongo dynasty. The move raises questions regarding the military’s commitment to restoring civilian governance and the future political landscape in Gabon as the April elections approach.

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