Gabon Holds Military Parade to Honor 'Transitional President'
Gabon Holds Military Parade to Honor 'Transitional President'
Sputnik Africa
A military takeover occurred in Gabon last week when the armed forces ousted the recently re-elected President Ali Bongo Ondimba and proclaimed the head of the... 05.09.2023, Sputnik Africa
Gabon's capital Libreville hosted a military parade to mark the inauguration of the 'transitional president', General Brice Oligui Nguema, following the coup on August 30.Nguema took the oath of office on Monday and pledged to respect the republican regime in the country, proposing to adopt a new constitution for the country at a referendum.In addition, the new head of state promised to preserve the values of democracy, the independence of the homeland, the integrity of the territory of Gabon and the national unity of the country.General Nguema appeared at the honoring ceremony, which was attended by over 1,000 people, accompanied by his associates and his wife. More than 20 foot columns and motorized vehicles marched through downtown Libreville.Take a look at Sputnik's photo gallery covering the celebrations in honor of Gabon's 'transitional president'.
A military takeover occurred in Gabon last week when the armed forces ousted the recently re-elected President Ali Bongo Ondimba and proclaimed the head of the Republican Guard, General Brice Oligui Nguema, interim leader.
Gabon's capital Libreville hosted a military parade to mark the inauguration of the 'transitional president', General Brice Oligui Nguema, following the coup on August 30.
Nguema took the oath of office on Monday and pledged to respect the republican regime in the country, proposing to adopt a new constitution for the country at a referendum.
In addition, the new head of state promised to preserve the values of democracy, the independence of the homeland, the integrity of the territory of Gabon and the national unity of the country.
General Nguema appeared at the honoring ceremony, which was attended by over 1,000 people, accompanied by his associates and his wife. More than 20 foot columns and motorized vehicles marched through downtown Libreville.
Take a look at Sputnik's photo gallery covering the celebrations in honor of Gabon's 'transitional president'.
Gabon's new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema, who was inaugurated as Gabon's 'interim president', salutes as his wife Zita Nyangue Oligui Nguema looks on during the military parade in Libreville on September 4, 2023. Gabon's coup leader vowed after being sworn in as 'interim president' on September 4 to restore civilian rule through "free, transparent and credible elections" after a transition, as well as grant amnesty to prisoners of conscience.
Representatives of the Pygmy people pass by, moments before the start of the military parade in honor of General Brice Oligui Nguema, inaugurated as Gabon's 'interim president' in Libreville on September 4.
Members of the military take part in the military parade in honour of General Brice Oligui Nguema who was inaugurated as Gabon's 'interim president', in Libreville on September 4.
People wave and take pictures with men in uniform, moments after the swearing-in ceremony of Brice Oligui Nguema, inaugurated as Gabon's 'interim president', in Libreville on September 4.
Members of the military take part in the military parade in honor of General Brice Oligui Nguema who was inaugurated as Gabon's 'interim president', in Libreville on September 4.
Members of the Cape Bleue (National Gendarmerie) get ready moments before the start of the military parade in honor of General Brice Oligui Nguema, inaugurated as Gabon's 'interim president', in Libreville on September 4.
General Brice Oligui Nguema, who was inaugurated as Gabon's 'interim president', leaves at the end of the military parade, in Libreville on September 4.
![Gabon's new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema, who was inaugurated as Gabon's 'interim president', salutes as his wife Zita Nyangue Oligui Nguema looks on during the military parade in Libreville on September 4, 2023. Gabon's coup leader vowed after being sworn in as 'interim president' on September 4 to restore civilian rule through "free, transparent and credible elections" after a transition, as well as grant amnesty to prisoners of conscience. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/09/05/1061878108_0:0:2106:1404_600x0_80_0_1_b19ad9a4d3f8df00cbb7888b32dca4c6.jpg "Gabon's new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema, who was inaugurated as Gabon's 'interim president', salutes as his wife Zita Nyangue Oligui Nguema looks on during the military parade in Libreville on September 4, 2023. Gabon's coup leader vowed after being sworn in as 'interim president' on September 4 to restore civilian rule through "free, transparent and credible elections" after a transition, as well as grant amnesty to prisoners of conscience.")
