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Gabon: Nguema charms the masses as he takes up residence at presidential palace

By Sophie Eyégué

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Posted on September 13, 2023 14:13

General Brice Oligui Nguema, sworn in as President of the transition, during the military parade in Libreville on 4 September 2023. © AFP

Ever since his swearing in on 4 September as Gabon’s President of the transition, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has used his charisma to garner support.

As Nguema was being sworn in earlier this month, the people of Gabon had a bird’s eye view of the ceremony, which they watched on a giant outdoor screen.

“Before, whenever things happened at the Palace, we weren’t in attendance,” said Hurlene.

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