Africa Business News

Gabon's interim president who seized power in a coup a year ago has barred members of his transitional government from holidaying abroad. Gen Oligui Nguema has also limited government officials to a maximum of one week of holiday leave. These new restrictions were announced on state television, after he toured the country to listen to people's concerns. There is speculation that Gen Nguema may be softening the ground to run for president in next year's election - the first since he seized power in the Central African state. News of the holiday restrictions comes days before the first anniversary of the coup - when the junta's record will inevitably be scrutinised.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/africa-business-news--4166630/support.