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
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
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
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 introduction of political pluralism often quickly led to bad results. Omar Bongo badintroductionlead Change image and share on social
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. Omar Bongo causecountrydisparity 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
But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability. Omar Bongo africacentralcountry Change image and share on social
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. Omar Bongo africanalignblock share on social
