Nguema, whose military overthrew former head of state Ali Bongo on August 30, came to seek Tshisekedi's support for his country's reintegration into regional organisations, starting with the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), of which Gabon held the rotating chair at the time of the coup. “We discussed issues of peace, security and the climate,” said Gen Brice Oligui Nguema. He also asked for DRC to support the lifting of sanctions on Gabon, including its suspension from the African Union (AU). Advertisement“Since 30 August, Gabon has entered a new era after a chaotic election; we need Tshisekedi's help and support if Gabon is to regain its place in the concert of nations,” Gen Oligui said. He is currently taking a diplomatic approach which he began in Equatorial Guinea, followed by Congo-Brazzaville, the Central African Republic (CAR), Chad and now the DRC.

Source: News 24 October 13, 2023 06:11 UTC