Brice Oligui Nguema

ModernGeneralGabon1975 — ?

Cousin of Ali Bongo who led 2023 coup.

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Quick Facts

Born

1975

Country

Gabon

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)30

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score34.3

Brice Oligui Nguema — Complete Timeline

2023 AD

2023 Gabonese coup d'étatPolitical Action◆ Major

Brice Oligui Nguema led a military coup that ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba shortly after the announcement of disputed election results. Nguema, a cousin of Bongo and commander of the Republican Guard, was subsequently installed as transitional president by the military junta.

CoupGabonTransition

Impact: nationaldestructive

Appointment as transitional presidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the coup, the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions appointed Nguema as transitional president. He pledged to hold free elections and restore civilian rule, though no timeline was set.

TransitionGabonPresidency

Impact: national