Frédéric Bongo Ondimba

Frédéric Bongo Ondimba is the half-brother of former Gabonese president Ali Bongo Ondimba and served as the head of the country's special services. He played a crucial role in thwarting a coup attempt by Lieutenant Kelly Ondo Obiang in January 2019, leading a counter-offensive that resulted in the arrest of Obiang and his associates. Bongo's actions during the coup attempt highlighted the inner workings of power dynamics within Gabon and the lengths to which he would go to protect his brother's regime.