Gabon Military Leader Brice Oligui Nguema Announces Presidential Candidacy

General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a coup to end Bongo dynasty rule in Gabon, declared his intention to run for president in April 2024. He had promised to restore civilian governance following the removal of Ali Bongo Ondimba in August 2023.

General Brice Oligui Nguema, the military leader of Gabon, announced on Monday his candidacy for the presidential elections scheduled for April. This decision follows his pivotal role in a coup in 2023 that ended a 55-year period of governance by the Bongo family. Oligui had previously committed to restoring civilian rule after a transitional phase initiated by the ousting of President Ali Bongo Ondimba in August 2023.

General Brice Oligui Nguema’s announcement to run for president marks a significant step in Gabon’s political landscape after his coup against the longstanding Bongo dynasty. His pledge to return power to civilians remains a critical aspect of his leadership as he moves towards the upcoming elections.

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