Gabon strongman to be sworn in as president

General Brice Oligui Nguema will be inaugurated as Gabon's transitional president following the overthrow of the Bongo dynasty. The military pledges to honor commitments while opposition claims victory in contested elections. The African Union suspends Gabon, condemning the coup. President Ali Bongo Ondimba is under house arrest after the coup toppled his rule. The coup follows disputed elections, criticized for lack of transparency.