Brice Oligui Nguema (right) is the leader of the coup in Gabon who ousted Ali Bongo.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/world/africa/1551612-10-brice-oligui-nguema-gabons-strongman/

"I swear before God and the Gabonese people to faithfully preserve the republican regime," said Oligui, who has pledged to hold elections after a still-unspecified transition period.

Source: https://www.barrons.com/news/gabon-coup-leader-sworn-in-as-interim-president-dab85069

The coup was greeted with scenes of jubilation in the capital Libreville and the junta moved quickly to consolidate power, swearing in General Brice Oligui Nguema as interim president on Monday.

Source: https://www.aol.com/news/un-offers-support-gabon-transition-085625180.html