Security forces in Gabon said Wednesday they had seized power and “put an end” to the rule of the family that has held power for 55 years in the francophone country.
[Bongo's] cousin, Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, was declared the transitional president by the army. Formerly a bodyguard for Bongo’s father, the late President Omar Bongo, Oligui was also previously head of the Secret Service and the Republican Guard.
Evidently so - guess it's an open question about whether this represents a genuine transition to something better or just a dude trying to score a promotion.
As long as it results in a better life for the people I can overlook nepotism. Mind you it feels impossible to predict if this will lead to a better situation for the country. At least westoids are mad so there is something. But I do harbour some hope and pray these coups lead to something greater in Africa. These people deserve a win.
Isn't the top general also a member of the Bongo family?
That’s generally how 99% of coups/revolts go, someone who was powerful in the previous regime comes out on top
Evidently so - guess it's an open question about whether this represents a genuine transition to something better or just a dude trying to score a promotion.
As long as it results in a better life for the people I can overlook nepotism. Mind you it feels impossible to predict if this will lead to a better situation for the country. At least westoids are mad so there is something. But I do harbour some hope and pray these coups lead to something greater in Africa. These people deserve a win.