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. Omar Bongo africanassurecourage Change image and share on social
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. Omar Bongo actionambitionbase share on social
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. Omar Bongo countrydemocracylink Change image and share on social
In brief, Western democracy, as other political models, is not exportable to all regions of the world. Omar Bongo democracyexportablemodel Change image and share on social
The world is now aware that the most unavoidable and most dangerous weapon that exists is the blind decisiveness of a man ready to sacrifice his life for an obscure cause. Omar Bongo awareblinddangerous Change image and share on social
I am in favor of complete freedom of information and of free access to the new communication tools, in particular the Internet. Omar Bongo accesscommunicationcomplete Change image and share on social
The free market economy is supposed to be the only path leading to the happiness of humanity by promoting wealth and prosperity, power and influence of nations. Omar Bongo economyfreehappiness Change image and share on social
The birth of the African Union should encourage us to reexamine relations between African States. Omar Bongo africanbirthencourage Change image and share on social
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. Omar Bongo countryextentfight share on social
In short, we have, among African countries, a duty of solidarity. Omar Bongo africancountryduty Change image and share on social
