Gabon coup: Military chief says suspension of democracy only 'temporary'

2023-09-02 08:25

Gabon's main opposition accuses the military of showing no sign they plan to hand power back to civilian rule.

Gabon's new military leader has pledged to return the country to democracy, but has refused to provide a timelines for fresh elections.

Gen Brice Oligui Nguema said the country's state institutions would be made more democratic and their suspension was only "temporary".

But Gabon's opposition...