Omar Bongo
Omar Bongo
El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimbawas a Gabonese politician who was President of Gabon for 42 years from 1967 until his death in 2009...
NationalityGabonese
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth30 December 1935
CountryGabon
country reflection september-11
The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection on the existing disparity between rich and poor countries, on the misery of populations of the South.
country democracy links
But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries.
country independence enjoy
But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability.
country drama world
Because the world is in economic recession, which worsened since this drama happened, and our country will bear the burden of all of these consequences.
country brother ambition
My actions to promote peace, the mediation missions which I carried out during many conflicts, which very often occurred between brothers of the same country, are not driven by any ulterior motives or any calculations based on personal ambitions.
country fighting names
Therefore, every country has to understand that fighting against international terrorism is not for the sake of the United States, but for the sake of themselves, and, to a larger extent, in the name of stability of international relations.
country islamic egypt
Do not forget that the Arab countries, starting with Algeria and Egypt, are the ones that have paid the heaviest toll because of Islamic terror.
country rights generosity
When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries of the North not only demonstrate generosity or solidarity, but also implement the principles of respecting and promoting human rights.
country solidarity duty
In short, we have, among African countries, a duty of solidarity.
benefit build effective fully futile lasting nations peace system tool united
It would be futile to build lasting development without peace and security, ... the United Nations must be enabled fully to play its role. It has to be made an effective tool to build a multilateral system that will benefit everybody.
build futile lasting peace
It would be futile to build lasting development without peace and security,
african assure becomes courage efficient endless instrument order
It is up to African leaders to show their will and political courage in order to assure that this new pan-African institution becomes an efficient instrument and not a place for endless discussions.
happy involved managing solving
I am happy that sub-regional organizations are involved in preventing, managing and solving conflicts, as well as in peacekeeping missions.
advocate african diplomatic model pretend virtue virtues
Let's be clear: I do not advocate the virtues of a new African diplomatic model and do not pretend to be its theoretician.