According to a report, Raymond Ndong Sima was installed as prime minister of Gabon on Thursday, while General Nguema became the country’s president. Reportedly, Mr Sima served under Ali Bongo Ondimba, he was prime minister from 2012-2014 but resigned and stood against him for the presidency in 2016 and 2023.
According to the report, Mr Ondimba succeded his father who had ruled the central african oil producing country for 42 years. Reportedly, the family’s rule has created widespread discontent, with critics saying they did little to share Gabon’s wealth with its 2.3 million people.