For about ten years now, the struggle for democracy and the respect of human rights has been in the focus point – if not a commodity – of political groups aiming to rise to power. Omar Bongo Read Quote
I am in favor of complete freedom of information and of free access to the new communication tools, in particular the Internet. Omar Bongo Read Quote
The principle of responsibility and collective sanctions is incompatible with the Western concept of justice. Omar Bongo Read Quote
But it is important to observe that when Europe or the United Nations impose sanctions that are supposed to be aimed against a certain regime, usually generally millions of people end up being directly punished. Omar Bongo Read Quote
The free market economy is supposed to be the only path leading to the happiness of humanity by promoting wealth and prosperity, power and influence of nations. Omar Bongo Read Quote
It is up to African leaders to show their will and political courage in order to assure that this new pan-African institution becomes an efficient instrument and not a place for endless discussions. Omar Bongo Read Quote
