The head of the military junta in Gabon, Gen Brice Oligui Nguema, is due to be sworn into office as the interim president of the country.
The army toppled President Ali Bongo shortly after he was declared the winner of a disputed election.
Supporters of the military leadership in Gabon are expected to attend the inauguration of Gen Nguema.
The mood in the country is calm but with heightened security.
Gen Nguema says he won’t rush to return the country to civilian rule, to avoid past mistakes.