The leader of Gabon’s military junta, General Brice Oligui Nguema, frees detainees from Ali Bongo’s past rule. This action keeps his earlier vow as a transitional leader. Jean Remy Yama was the first to be set free. He led Dynamique Unitaire, a group of unions for civil workers. Arrested in February 2022, he faced various […]
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