Gabon junta leader Gen Nguema seeks democratic way to stay in power
Gen Nguema has been learning politics fast since seizing power in a bloodless coup on August 30 last year.
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Gen Nguema has been learning politics fast since seizing power in a bloodless coup on August 30 last year.
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“Each day that passes allows the [junta] to become more aware of the general state of deterioration of the country and of public finances in particular,”
Gabon's military-appointed government says it will invest more than $10 million and distribute hundreds of luxury vehicles said to be part of ill-gotten wealth recovered from family and friends of ousted President Ali Bongo since the military junta took power about six weeks ago. The government says the money will be used to provide public…