The principle of responsibility and collective sanctions is incompatible with the Western concept of justice. Omar Bongo collectiveconceptincompatible Change image and share on social
Economic sanctions rarely achieve the desired results. Omar Bongo achievedesireeconomic Change image and share on social
Instead of ideological objectives of a political nature, today we are faced with ideological objectives of economic nature. Omar Bongo economicfaceideological Change image and share on social
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. Omar Bongo algeriaarabcountry Change image and share on social
But it is important to observe that when Europe or the United Nations impose sanctions that are supposed to be aimed against a certain regime, usually generally millions of people end up being directly punished. Omar Bongo aimdirectlyend share on social
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. Omar Bongo abandondependenceeconomic share on social
For about ten years now, the struggle for democracy and the respect of human rights has been in the focus point - if not a commodity - of political groups aiming to rise to power. Omar Bongo aimcommoditydemocracy Change image and share on social
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
The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries. Omar Bongo attractcontinentcountry 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
