Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema salutes as he’s inaugurated as Gabon’s interim president, in Libreville, Monday.

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Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema salutes as he’s inaugurated as Gabon’s interim president, in Libreville, Monday.

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LAGOS, Nigeria — The chief of the navy coup in Gabon final week has been sworn in because the interim president of the Central African nation, whereas the deposed former president stays detained at his residence.

Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema was the pinnacle of the presidential guard however will now lead Gabon, lower than per week after the military took power of the oil-rich, biodiverse nation and ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba.

Bongo was president for 14 years, taking the reins from his father, Omar Bongo, who had dominated for over 40 years till his demise in 2009.

Soldiers arrested Ali Bongo Ondimba quickly after he was pronounced winner of elections that opposition teams referred to as fraudulent.

Many within the nation have celebrated his removing from workplace, pissed off with widespread corruption allegations involving the nation’s sources and financial issues. Unemployment amongst these between the ages of 15 and 24 in Gabon is at almost 40%, and greater than 30% of the inhabitants reside in poverty.

Yet the brand new navy chief himself Oligui is a cousin of the deposed president and has additionally brought on concern. Political teams have referred to as on the brand new authorities to set a date for when they’ll hand again energy to a civilian authorities.

Oligui stated a transition to an elected authorities will occur “quickly and surely” however has not launched particulars on the timing. He stated authorities want time to verify new elections are credible.