Gabon's military leaders have eased the curfew that was imposed in the aftermath of President Ali Bongo's overthrow.

The newly announced curfew, declared by the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) on Wednesday, will now be in effect from midnight to 05:00.

Previously, the curfew varied by location, starting between 18:00 and 22:00 and ending at 06:00.

The junta has introduced this new curfew as part of their efforts to reinvigorate economic activities in the country. Unlike the previous modified curfew, which had exemptions for certain areas, this one will apply uniformly across the entire nation.

Colonel Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, the junta's spokesperson, explained that the purpose of the new curfew is to "support economic operators in all sectors."

Additionally, the transition committee has cited the start of the school year as a contributing factor to their decision.