The Gabon coup leader, Brice Nguema has been sworn in as the nation’s interim president.
General Nguema overthrown President Ali Bongo last Wednesday, shortly after he was named winner of a disputed election.
BBC news report that, Crowds of cheering civilians turned up at his inauguration. a sign there is some support for the military.
A military parade was held at Monday’s inauguration, which took place at the presidential palace in Gabon’s capital, Libreville.
The inauguration is the latest in a series of takeovers across West and Central Africa.
Gabon is the sixth Francophone country to fall under military rule in the last three years as former colonial power France struggles to maintain its influence on the continent.
Gabon been suspended from the African Union following the coup, which has been condemned by the UN and France.
