Libreville News: On the afternoon of August 31st, the spokesperson of Gabon's "Institutional Transition and Recovery Commission", Manfuby, announced on national television that the chairman of the commission, Brice Olivier Nguema, will be sworn in as the transitional leader at the Presidential Palace on September 4th. Mangfubi said that Nguema has decided to temporarily restore the Constitutional Court, gradually establish transitional institutions, and restart domestic flights. Nguema also demanded that Canadian government departments immediately resume work to ensure the normal operation of public service institutions. Mangfubi did not specify the specific duration of the transition period. On the 30th, the commander of the Gabonese Republic Guard, Nguema, was appointed as the chairman and transitional leader of the "Institutional Transition and Restoration Committee". On the early morning of the 30th, the Gabonese Election Center announced that current President Bongo was re elected with a vote rate of 64.27% in the presidential election held on the 26th. Subsequently, more than ten military personnel issued a statement on Gabon's 24 television station under the name of the "Institutional Transition and Restoration Commission", declaring the election results invalid and stating that they had acquired power, dissolved state organs, and closed the country's borders. After the "Institutional Transition and Restoration Commission" issued a statement on national television stating that Bongo had been placed under house arrest, and his son and several high-ranking officials from the Presidential Office were arrested. Later on the 30th, Bongo released a video of about 50 seconds to the media through the Presidential Office. He said in the video that he is in his residence and his wife and children are elsewhere. He called on all sectors to speak up for this. On August 30th, UN Secretary General Guterres issued a statement through a spokesperson condemning the attempt to resolve the post election crisis in Gabon through a coup. He also urged all parties to exercise restraint, engage in inclusive and meaningful dialogue, and ensure full respect for the rule of law and human rights. On the same day, the Chairman of the African Union Commission, Faki, issued a statement strongly condemning the "coup attempt that occurred in Gabon". He accused the incident of blatantly violating relevant laws and political documents of the African Union, and called for ensuring the safety of Bongo and his family. The President of the Central African Republic and the rotating Chairman of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community, Tuvardra, issued a statement on the 30th, stating that "any unconstitutional change of government is an intolerable violation of the founding principles of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community", and calling for the restoration of Gabon's constitutional order. Bango is currently 64 years old and has served as Gabon's Minister of Defense and other positions. Elected as the President of Gabon in 2009 and re elected in 2016. (New News Agency)