Open figure viewer
Significance
This occurred less than an hour after the official announcement of Bongo’s victory in the August 26 presidential election. In his place they have established a Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI). They also named Brigadier General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, as junta leader.
Impacts
Western partners, including France, will likely treat the coup-makers with more leniency than those in the Sahel.
The junta will look to prosecute selected senior Bongo administration officials, likely including his son Noureddin.
The coup could inspire others in the region, with Cameroon especially vulnerable.
© Oxford Analytica 2023. All rights reserved. This content contains general information about geopolitical, macroeconomic and social developments or (where stated) other matters. It does not contain advice or recommendations that may be relied on. Where links to external websites are provided, this does not indicate that Oxford Analytica or Emerald agree with, endorse or have checked for accuracy the contents of said sites.
2023
You do not currently have access to this content.
