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Inner circles | Gabon
Opposition figure Alexandre Barro Chambrier succumbs to junta's overtures

Gabon's Deputy Prime Minister, Alexandre Barro Chambrier. © Facebook/Alexandre Barro Chambrier

The appointment of 'ABC' as Gabon's deputy prime minister was a shrewd move by the junta leader. He will be making use of his many connections at home and abroad as he bides his time until the next elections. [...]

Published on 16/02/2024 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 4 minutes

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Gabon Transitional President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Libreville on 2 April 2024.

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