The chief of a 2023 coup, Brice Oligui Nguema, wins in a landslide victory in Gabon.
Common Brice Oligui Nguema has simply received Saturday’s election in Gabon, and can lead the nation for the subsequent seven years.
Gabon is amongst seven west and central African international locations the place the army has seized energy lately.
When the military overthrew the president there in 2023, it ended 56 years of rule by the Bongo dynasty.
The winner, Nguema, is the military basic who led that army takeover.
He now says he’ll deliver democratic adjustments and reforms.
However can he ship on his guarantees?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Friends
Jo Dioumy Moubassango – Member of Gabon’s Parliament and a former authorities official
Victor Doke – Lecturer on worldwide politics, peace and safety on the Kofi Annan Worldwide Peacekeeping Centre
Abdullahi Boru Halakhe – Africa safety and coverage analyst
Arnauld Engandji – Particular adviser to the Gabonese president and his official spokesperson
