General Brice Oligui Nguema established a transitional government led by economist Raymond Ndong Sima, who previously had been in ousted leader Ali Bongo's cabinet.
Gabon's military ruler Oligui is also expected to appoint 70 members of the assembly and 50 of the senate. / Photo: Reuters
The general, who on Monday was proclaimed president for a transition period, led a bloodless coup against President Ali Bongo Ondimba on August 30. Oligui has promised to hand the country back to civilian rule with elections after a transitional period, without setting a date.
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