“From the time of independences until the end of the Cold War, in spite of the participation of a considerable number of African states in the non-aligned movement, everyone in fact chose to align with one or another of the two major blocks.”
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