Posted 9/8/2023, 8:19:08 PM

New Gabon PM Calls for Elections Within 2 Years After Military Coup

New PM says Gabon should hold elections within 2 years after military coup
Junta promised free and fair vote but did not give timeline
PM installed after coup leader became transitional president
Coup condemned in Africa and West, but welcomed by civilians
PM says "a little change" so far - will take time to transition from Bongo rule
Will not bring legal corruption case against Bongo for now
Bongo freed from house arrest and can leave country for medical checks

bbc.com

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9/7/2023

Gabon military government appoints former opposition leader as interim PM

Gabon's military government has appointed Raymond Ndong Sima, a former opposition leader and outspoken critic of President Ali Bongo, as the prime minister of its transitional government following a coup that removed Bongo from power.