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00:00 Ali Bongo is now free to leave Gabon.
00:04 Since General Oligi Ngema's coup d'etat at the end of August, the deposed head of state
00:08 has been under house arrest in Libreville.
00:11 The coup leaders announced that he could now go abroad for personal travel.
00:15 "Given his state of health, the former president of the republic, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has freedom
00:27 of movement.
00:30 He can travel abroad if he wishes to carry out his medical checks."
00:37 This announcement follows lengthy negotiations between the Junta and the economic community
00:41 of Central African states.
00:44 Its representative, President Touadéra from the Central African Republic, was tasked with
00:48 meeting all Gabonese actors and partners of the country with the goal of providing a rapid
00:54 return to constitutional order.
00:56 During his visit, he also met with Ali Bongo.
00:59 This latest development comes after General Oligi Ngema was sworn in as transitional president
01:05 on Monday, where he pledged Gabon would return to civilian rule through free and transparent
01:10 elections without specifying when that would be.
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