"Gabon's Temporary Suspension of Democracy Sparks International Concern"
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Gabon's new military leader, Gen Brice Oligui Nguema, has promised to restore democracy in the country but has not provided a timeline for fresh elections. The military's suspension of state institutions is said to be temporary, but the opposition coalition claims that there are no signs of power being returned to a civilian government. The deposed president, Ali Bongo, has been placed under house arrest after the military seized control and annulled the results of the recent presidential election. The coup has been condemned by the UN, the African Union, and France, while celebrations have taken place among those who resented Bongo's regime.
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