New Gabon President Gets Show of Support in Congo Trip

General Brice Oligui Nguema (C) gives a salute during a military parade in Libreville, on Sept. 4, 2023, after being inaugurated as Gabon's interim president.[VOA]

Gabon's transitional president, who ousted the leader of the central African country at the end of August, received a show of support from neighboring Republic of Congo after he met his counterpart Sunday, aiming to improve relations and ease Gabon's isolation.

General Brice Oligui Nguema overthrew Ali Bongo Ondimba, 64, who had ruled Gabon since 2009, moments after he was proclaimed the winner in a presidential election in late August.