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Gabon Junta Leader Announces His Candidacy for April Elections

Oligui, the leader of Gabon's military junta, announced his candidacy for the April 12 presidential election after the transitional parliament approved an electoral code allowing military and judicial figures to run.
The 50-year-old former head of the presidential guard pledged to tackle infrastructure issues if elected, saying his vision was 'of a Gabon rising from the ashes' over a seven-year term.
Oligui has portrayed himself as an empathetic leader who connects with the people, including distributing free concert tickets to appeal to younger voters in the country where half the population is under 20.

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The Straits Times

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Financial Post

Gabon Junta Leader to Stand for President in April Vote

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8 hours ago·Canada

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France24

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Gabon junta chief Oligui to run for president

Gabon's military leader General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a 2023 coup to end 55 years of Bongo dynasty rule, announced Monday that he would run for president in April.

9 hours ago·France

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Gabon's military leader announces he will run in April presidential election

Gabon’s military leader announced Monday that he would run as a candidate in the oil-rich central African nation’s presidential election set for April 12.

9 hours ago·United States

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Bloomberg

Gabon Junta Leader Announces His Candidacy for April Elections

Gabon’s military leader Brice Oligui Nguema has announced his candidacy for presidential elections scheduled for next month.

11 hours ago·United States

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Barron's

Gabon Junta Chief Oligui Says Will Run For President

Gabon's military leader General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a 2023 coup to end 55 years of Bongo dynasty rule, announced on Monday he would run in April's presidential elections.

11 hours ago·New York, United States

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