- Politician | February 9, 1959 -
Talking about peace might not be exciting... some say you don't eat peace, but without peace, you don't eat at all.
Ali Bongo Ondimba
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Our elephants are under siege because of an illegal international market that has driven ivory prices in the region up significantly. I call upon the international community to join us in this fight.
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I cannot violate the law.
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I've decided with the full agreement of my wife Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and my children that my share of the inheritance will be shared with all Gabonese youth because in my eyes, we are all heirs of Omar Bongo Ondimba.
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No Gabonese must be left by the side of the road.
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Those who were fortunate enough to have the support of their parents or the state must in turn be generous, in solidarity, especially in hard times.
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I want to make sure that I fulfill the aspirations of the Gabonese people: to have access to a better life, job opportunities, and importantly, for the Gabonese people themselves to take into their own hands the development of their own country.
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There is nothing that you can do without working.
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We must be practical. Talking about trade and other nice things are more soothing to the ear than security. But it won't be until we have sufficient security against internal, regional, and continental threats that we can be sure of real development.
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Football, like no other sport, creates a sense of unity, equality, and inclusion. All of these are at the heart of my vision for a changing Gabon.
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Ever since I was defense minister, I have participated in global meetings on the issue of climate and security.
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Although we live in a safe and stable country, Central Africa as a region has been held back by seemingly perpetual conflict - over power, resources, and who controls them.
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