Coup: Gabon Junta, Brice Nguema vows free elections - but no date

The leader of Gabon's military junta has vowed to return power to civilians after "free, transparent" elections.

However, in a speech after being sworn in as interim president, he did not give a date for military rule to end.

Gen Brice Nguema led last Wednesday's coup against Ali Bongo, toppling the president shortly after he was named winner of a disputed election.

Crowds of cheering civilians turned up at the inauguration - the coup was welcomed by many eager for change.

However, some say Gen Nguema's rule will be a continuation of the 55-year Bongo dynasty.