“In spite of our poverty and our economic dependence, we do not have to give in, neither because we are sometimes abandoned nor because of the wish of some nations to impose their economic or political models.”
Quote by Omar Bongo
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Omar Bongo
Omar Bongo, born on December 30, 1935, and died on June 8, 2009, was a significant Gabonese politician who served as the President of Gabon from 1967 until his death. He was the longest-serving president in Gabon's history, known for his strong centralization of power and efforts to develop the country's economy. Bongo's presidency was marked by a focus on economic development, although it was also marred by allegations of corruption and human rights abuses. more
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