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. Ali Bongo Ondimba Read Quote
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. Ali Bongo Ondimba Read Quote
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. Ali Bongo Ondimba Read Quote
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. Ali Bongo Ondimba Read Quote
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. Ali Bongo Ondimba Read Quote
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 Read Quote
If every country’s climate policy was driven purely by environmental science, we may have no need for international agreements. Ali Bongo Ondimba Read Quote
As we look to the future, we cannot improve our living standards while simultaneously degrading the natural environment around us. Ali Bongo Ondimba Read Quote