Army officers of Gabon named Gen Brice Oligui Nguema as the new leader

Army officers who seized power in a coup in Gabon on Wednesday have named Gen Brice Oligui Nguema as the country's transitional leader. Gen Nguema was earlier carried triumphally through the streets of the capital Libreville by his troops.

The deposed President, Ali Bongo, has appeared in a video at his home, calling on his



friends all over the world to speak up in his favour. The former French colony is one of Africa's major oil producers.

In another development, the African Union has suspended Gabon's participation in all of its activities following the military takeover, condemning it strongly.