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August 31, 2023

Gabon's Military Rulers Announce Transitional Leader Following Coup
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In the Central African nation of Gabon, the military junta has announced
General Brice Oligui Nguema will serve as transitional leader following
Wednesday's coup that ousted Gabon's President Ali Bongo, whose family
had ruled the oil-rich former French colony for over 50 years. Many
residents of Gabon celebrated Bongo's ouster, but the African Union and
the United Nations have condemned the coup, which came just days after a
contested election. The ousted president remains under house arrest and
appeared in a video Wednesday pleading for help. We will have more on
Gabon after headlines.


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