Libreville’s streets were gridlocked as thousands converged ... Oligui, 50, rose to power after deposing Ali Bongo, whose family had ruled Gabon for 55 years. The Bongo era was characterised ...

The former general, who led a coup that ended Bongo family’s 55-year rule, swept elections last month after heading a transition government Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a coup in Gabon ending decades ...