General Brice Oligui Nguema will be sworn in as Gabon's Transitional President on Monday, following a bloodless Coup against President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The general has promised to establish more democratic institutions before holding free elections. The military authorities have reopened the country's land, sea, and air borders, stating that it is necessary to maintain the rule of law, good relations with neighboring countries, and honor international commitments. The coup leaders had previously closed the borders and dissolved the nation's institutions, citing election fraud. Several other African countries have experienced coups in recent years.

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