Omar Bongo
GabonpoliticianMaleb. 19355.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Albertine Amissa Bongo is the daughter of the former president Omar Bongo.
Cyclisme : et si le Gabon rallumait son «Tour de France africain» ? | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-06-22
Omar Bongo is noted as the founder of the Gabonese Democratic Party, which criticized the government's decision as unprecedented.
Gabon : suspension des réseaux sociaux, tollé général et cris d'alarme | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-02-19
Omar Bongo's phrase about governance resonates today, emphasizing accountability in power.
Action publique : pas de chèque en blanc | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-02-18
Omar Bongo is referenced as a historical figure who demonstrated Gabon's capacity for mediation in regional conflicts.
[Tribune] Le Gabon au CPS de l’UA : Dr Ndoutoume Ngome analyse les enjeux géopolitiques et diplomatiques du retour stratégique du pays sur l’échiquier africain | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-02-13
Pierre Matthieu Obame Étoughé recalled that the municipality holds the official land title of the large market of Mont-Bouet, signed by the late president Omar Bongo.
Mairie de Libreville : Obame Étoughé annonce deux audits pour renforcer la transparence | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-12-09
Omar Bongo ruled Gabon for 42 years before his son Ali Bongo.
Gabon's former first lady Sylvia Bongo and son Noureddin given jail terms for corruption
United Kingdom· 2025-11-12
Omar Bongo, the former long-time ruler of Gabon, is noted for his authoritarian regime and the wealth he amassed during his presidency.
Index - FOMO - Megkínozták a börtönben a sikkasztással vádolt, luxuséletet élő first ladyt és fiát
Hungary· 2025-11-05
Omar Bongo is mentioned as a member of the Bongo family involved in the properties seized in France.
Affaire des biens mal acquis : Ali Bongo définitivement débouté par la justice française | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-29
Omar Bongo was the President of Gabon who sought to strengthen his majority through memorable defections.
[Tribune] Du bon usage du pouvoir de la majorité absolue | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-17
Omar Bongo previously ordered the resumption of elections in a similar situation in 1990.
Lendemains du 1er tour des législatives : Proche du point de bascule | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-10-01
Omar Bongo is the founder of the PDG, which is currently struggling to maintain its political relevance.
[Tribune] Le PDG : allié ou marionnette du pouvoir ? | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-09-24
Omar Bongo played a significant role in the transition to multiparty democracy in Gabon.
[Tribune] Le PDG face à l’Histoire : Ce qu’il a fait et ce qu’il est appelé à faire | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-09-22
Omar Bongo is referenced as the predecessor of Ali Bongo and a significant figure in Gabonese political history.
Gabon : Anusocratie, “biang akuma’’, franc-maçonnerie, rumeurs sexuelles et pouvoir | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-09-11
Omar Bongo is the father of Fabrice Andjoua Bongo Ondimba.
Du fantôme au renouveau : chute d’Andjoua Bongo et espoir à la DGCCRF | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-09-09
Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze denounced a posthumous condemnation of President Omar Bongo and his political legacy.
Fin annoncée de la géopolitique au Gabon : Analyse, critique et proposition d’Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-08-19The lycée technique is named after Omar Bongo, where residents go to fetch water.
Cité Setrag, 4 ans sans eau : quand une route devient une frontière de l’inégalité | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-08-06
Omar Bongo was the former president of Gabon and the grandfather of Brice Laccruche Alihanga, representing the legacy of political power in the country.
Brice Laccruche Alihanga : «J’ai dit non au prince qui voulait devenir roi» | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-08-05
Omar Bongo founded the PDG, which is currently facing internal disputes.
Élections jumelées 2025 : Hermann Immongault va-t-il écarter le PDG ? | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-08-04
Omar Bongo was a former president of Gabon under whom Jean-François Ntoutoume Émane held various responsibilities.
Gabon : Ntoutoume Émane quitte la vie politique et scelle une nouvelle alliance avec l’UDB d’Oligui Nguema | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-07-21
Omar Bongo is the founder of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG).
PDG : Ali Bongo chef d'une opposition ? | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-07-17
Oligui Nguema was an aide to Omar Bongo before becoming the commander of the Republican Guard.
Le Président Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema lance l’UnionGabon· 2025-07-07Omar Bongo was the president during the time when the initial public utility declaration for the Plaine-Orety project was issued.
Jusqu’à 70 millions versés : Me Benga fournit une première liste des indemnisés de Plaine-Orety | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-06-13
Pascaline Bongo is the eldest daughter of Omar Bongo, the former president of Gabon.
Dollars chinois, offshore à Hong Kong : Pascaline Bongo mise en examen à Paris | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-06-12
Omar Bongo created the National Security Council.
Garde, renseignement, loyauté : la pyramide invisible du pouvoir Oligui | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-06-06
Several members of the family of Omar Bongo are suspected of having acquired significant real estate in France with money from corruption.
«Biens mal acquis» des Bongo : l’ONG Sherpa en veut aux banques laxistes | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-06-04
Idriss Ngari was related to former President Omar Bongo, having served in various ministerial roles during his administration.
Gabon : Idriss Ngari, «le général tonnerre» range définitivement son arme | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-05-27
Omar Bongo is mentioned in relation to the negotiated borders with Macias.
Îles Mbanié, Cocotiers et Conga : «Il y a des conflits qu’il vaut mieux laisser en l’état», Constate Dieudonné Minlama | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-05-20
Omar Bongo was the President of Gabon when the first diplomat from Angola presented his letters of credence.
Gabon-Angola : João Manuel Lourenço à Libreville pour un nouveau chapitre de la coopération bilatérale | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-05-12
Omar Bongo's ascension marked a shift towards a hyper-concentrated presidentialism in Gabon.
Cinquième République ? Où sont les quatre précédentes ? | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-04-27
Omar Bongo was the father of Ali Bongo and had ruled Gabon for decades before his son took over.
Gabons Putschführer hat sich zum Präsidenten wählen lassen
Switzerland· 2025-04-18