Omar Bongo
Omar Bongo was the President of Gabon from 1967 until his death in 2009, making him one of Africa's longest-serving leaders. His tenure was marked by significant political influence and controversy, including allegations of autocracy and corruption. The recent decision to rename the Port-Gentil airport, previously bearing his name, reflects ongoing tensions regarding his legacy and the political climate in Gabon.
Born on Dec 30, 1935 (89 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Gabon | 2 | 5.00 | 0.64% | +0% | 2,225,734 | 14,268 | $15,000 | 96$ |
| France | 2 | 4.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 65,701 | $2,700,000 | 2,718$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,143 | $110,000 | 43$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 88,094 | $448,000 | 191$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,164 | $89,000 | 51$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,594 | $700,000 | 452$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 103,705 | $63,000 | 109$ |
| Totals | 9 | 358,335,221 | 285,669 | $4,125,000 | 3,660$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Omar Bongo was the father of Ali Bongo and had ruled Gabon for decades before his son took over.
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Tanzania:
Omar Bongo was the father of Ali Bongo and ruled Gabon for over four decades until his death in 2009.
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Gabon:
Omar Bongo is referenced as a former president whose collaborators are now close to Oligui Nguema.
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Dominican Republic:
Omar Bongo was the president of Gabon from 1967 until his death.
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Slovakia:
Omar Bongo ruled Gabon for nearly 42 years before his death.
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Nigeria:
Oligui served as Omar Bongo’s former aide-de-camp before becoming chief of the presidential guard under his son Ali Bongo.
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France:
Omar Bongo was the long-time ruler of Gabon before his son Ali Bongo Ondimba.
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France:
Omar Bongo was the president of Gabon from 1967 to 2009 and the father of Ali Bongo.
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Gabon:
Omar Bongo is referenced as the husband of Édith Lucie Bongo in the context of the alleged misappropriated assets.
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Gabon:
Omar Bongo is referenced as the former president whose system influenced the current political landscape in Gabon.
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