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Gabon’s New Military Ruler Sworn In As Caretaker President
Gabon’s new military ruler, Gen. Brice Nguema, was sworn in as the country’s caretaker president on Monday, five days after seizing power in a coup in the Central African country.
The inauguration ceremony took place at Gabon’s presidential palace in the capital Libreville, which was surrounded by cheering crowds.
On Saturday, Nguema pledged to introduce more democracy after the military overthrew President Ali Bongo from the long-term ruling Bongo family on Aug. 30.