Can a figure who is considered by some Gabonese as part of the Bongo era system hold a key position, be it honorary?
The issue has divided the central African nation for days.
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Gabon military leader General Brice Oligui Nguema says former president Ali Bongo, who was toppled in an August 30 coup, has been freed from house arrest.
The junta also announced the creation of a transitional constitutional council.
Colonel Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi,.
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