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The Central African regional bloc, known as ECCAS, suspended Gabon’s membership from the group as General Brice Oligui Nguema was sworn in as the transitional president. General Nguema has not provided a clear timeline for the return to civilian rule in Gabon, leaving the nation in a state of uncertainty
The Central African regional bloc, known as ECCAS, suspended Gabon’s membership from the group as General Brice Oligui Nguema was sworn in as the transitional president. General Nguema has not provided a clear timeline for the return to civilian rule in Gabon, leaving the nation in a state of uncertainty.
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During a meeting where leaders from Central Africa gathered to discuss Gabon’s suspension, which was presided over by Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who is also the President of Equatorial Guinea, voiced concerns about Gabon’s impact on regional peace, security, and stability. President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, now 81 years old, has been at the helm of Equatorial Guinea since 1979. Much like Ali Bongo’s family in Gabon, the Obiang Nguema family has faced allegations of massive embezzlement of state resources and harsh repression of political opposition.
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This situation in Central Africa highlights a broader issue on the African continent, where several long-standing leaders have remained in power for extended periods and are understandably apprehensive about any talk of a coup. The suspension of Gabon from ECCAS serves as a significant development in the region, shedding light on the ongoing challenges surrounding leadership, governance, and stability in Central Africa. In the meantime, Gabonese people celebrated with jubilation the inauguration of the new president of the transition in Libreville, the capital city. A crowd of thousands of people attended the inauguration ceremony of the new strong man of Gabon.
