General Brice Nguema sworn in as the transitional president of Gabon
General Brice Nguema has been sworn in as the new leader of Gabon. Nguema is the head of the National Restoration Committee (CNR), who overthrew President Ali Bongo Ondimba in a coup on August 30. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the presidential palace in Libreville, the capital of Gabon. Nguema was sworn in by the chief justice of the Supreme Court, Ephraim Mba Abessolo. In his inaugural address, Nguema pledged to uphold the constitution and to hold elections in the near future. He also promised to fight corruption and to improve the lives of the people of Gabon. The swearing-in of Nguema was met with mixed reactions. Some people welcomed the coup and saw it as a chance for a new beginning for Gabon. Others condemned the coup and called for the release of Bongo Ondimba. The international community has also been divided in its response to the coup. The African Union (AU) suspended Gabon's membership and called for the release of Bongo Ondimba. The United States and France al