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	Omar Bongo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bongo was born in Lewai — currently Bongoville in Eastern Gabon, near the border with Congo Republic.
		Bongo is one of the wealthiest heads of state in the world, and this is attributed mainly to oil revenue and alleged corruption.
		Youngest child of a big Batéké family of farmers, Omar Bongo was born on the 30th of December 1935 in Lewaï, a town in the province of Haut-Ogooué in the south-east of Gabon.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Omar_Bongo (2031 words)

	Omar Bongo - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Youngest child of a big family of farmers, Omar Bongo, president of Gabon was born the 30th December 1935 in Lewaî, town of the province of “Haut-ogooé”, in the South-East of Gabon.He did his primaries and secondary studies at Brazzaville (Congo) which was in this time the capital of AEF (Afrique equatoriale française).
		That’s why in 1965, Omar Bongo became minister of information and tourism and in 1966, he was appointed vice-president of the republic a year after, Leon Mba sick, died and Omar Bongo became by the same occasion President of the Gabonese Republic according to the Gabonese constitution.
		Omar Bongo is a very important personality and an example to follow in Africa due to his longevity in his country; all these qualifications contribute to the Reasons why, he merits much attention from people and particularly from young generation who are the future of this country (Gabon)
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Omar_Bongo (1600 words)

	Polity IV Country Report 2003: Gabon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		President El Hadj Omar Bongo, of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), has held office since 1967 when he succeeded President M'ba upon his death.
		Bongo has served as president ever since -- he was most recently reelected for another 7-year term in December 1998 elections.
		There is some correlation between ethnic and political cleavages, but the government generally fosters ethnic balance in the public sector, throughout which persons from all major ethnic groups continued to occupy prominent positions (although the Bateke dominate the security forces).
	www.cidcm.umd.edu /inscr/polity/Gab1.htm (604 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for omar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Bongo, Omar BONGO, OMAR [Bongo, Omar] (El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba), 1935-, Gabonese political leader, president of Gabon (1967 born Albert-Bernard Bongo.
		Hajj Omar HAJJ OMAR [Hajj Omar], 1797-1864, Muslim religious and military leader in W Africa.
		Commander of the Panamanian Defense Forces from 1983, Noriega consolidated the strong-armed rule inherited from Gen. Omar Torrijos Herrera, and became the de facto leader of Panama.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=omar (559 words)

	Gabon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Since its independence from France on August 17, 1960, the Republic has been ruled by only two autocratic Presidents; the incumbent El Hadj Omar Bongo has been in power since 1967 and is currently (2006) Africa's longest-serving Head of State.
		The first president of Gabon, elected in 1961, was Léon M’ba, with Omar Bongo as his vice president.
		President El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba, in power since 1967 and the longest-serving African head of state, was re-elected to another 7-year term according to poll results returned from elections held on November 27, 2005.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gabon (1273 words)

	Remarks Following Discussions With President El Hadj Omar Bongo of Gabon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		President Bongo and I are committed to working together, along with other African leaders of good will, to set the region on a peaceful course.
		President, I'm deeply touched by the attention lavished upon us and friendship and sympathy that my delegation and myself have received during this official visit, which is now beginning, which it is my privilege to carry out throughout your great and beautiful country.
		President Bongo spoke in French, and his remarks were translated by an interpreter.
	www.reagan.utexas.edu /archives/speeches/1987/073187e.htm (971 words)

	Bongo, Omar - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Pres El Hadj Omar Bongo taking part in the "fete de la renovation".
		Guests at the inauguration of the Hassan II Mosque,included Pres Omar Bongo, of Gabon.
		Gabon's Omar Bongo sworn in as country's leader for fifth time.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/Bongo-O1m.asp (297 words)

	Gabon
		President Bongo, who assumed the presidency in 1968, has since 1990 successfully managed the transition, in a multiethnic context, from single party politics to multiparty democracy.
		Following opposition pressure in 1990 for greater democracy, President Bongo arranged a National Conferenc to establish the principles for change.
		President Bongo is now the longest serving President in the CFA zone.
	us-africa.tripod.com /gabon.html (690 words)

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		EI Hadj Omar Bongo of Gabon make a state visit to Korea from Sepetember 21 to 23, 1984, at the invitation of President Chun Doo Hwan.
		The relations between the two countries have rapidly been improving in political, economic and cultural areas especially since President Bongo's visit to Korea in 1975 and President Chun's visit to Gabon in 1982.
		El Hadj Omar Bongo of the Gabonese Republic.
	www.pennfamily.org /KSS-USA/840921-1363.html (273 words)

	bongo
		Shy, elusive animals, bongos never emerge into the open and are seldom seen; they browse singly or in small groups.
		Bongos have been much prized as trophies by big-game hunters.
		Omar Bongo - Bongo, Omar (El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba), 1935–, Gabonese political leader, president of...
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	Bongo, Omar - The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition - HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		BONGO, OMAR [Bongo, Omar] (El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba), 1935-, Gabonese political leader, president of Gabon (1967-), born Albert-Bernard Bongo.
		His rule has provided stability and attracted foreign investment, but protests forced him to reinstate a multiparty system in 1990.
		Bongo was reelected in 1993 and 1998 in elections generally regarded as unfair by observers; he triumphed over a divided opposition again in 2005.
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	OMARBANGO
		The insistence of Gabon's President El Hadj Omar Bongo (formerly Albert Bernard) on remaining his
		Born 70 years ago, Bongo became Gabon's President in 1967.
		President Bongo has become the longest serving leader in Africa.
	www.mylag.com /OMARBANGO.html (584 words)

	Press Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		According to Gabon's President El Hadj Omar Bongo, some 13 national parks comprising more than 10,000 square miles will be established, protecting vital habitat for gorillas, chimpanzees, forest elephants and other spectacular wildlife.
		As a result of these and other factors, President Bongo agreed that a park system should become a reality.
		Already there is a broad consensus that Gabon has the potential to become a natural Mecca, attracting pilgrims from the four points of the compass in search of the last remaining natural wonders on earth,” President Bongo said.
	www.gabonnationalparks.com /gnp-pressrelease (567 words)

	El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba News - Media Monitoring Service by EIN News
		Recently the president of abon Omar Bongo, proposed a 2 year cohabitation between Gbagbo and his main political adversaries: Gbagbo would...
		The presidents of Congo-Brazzaville, Dennis Sassou Nguesso, and Gabon, Omar Bongo, and the Prime Minister of Chad Pascal Yoadimnadji, were also present at the ceremony.
		On Aug. 29, Gabonese president Omar Bongo declared that the best solution would be to implement a transitional government with several...
	www.einnews.com /gabon/newsfeed-gabon-omar-bongo (1044 words)

	CNN.com - World - Election Watch
		A second round of the presidential election is required if no candidate wins an absolute majority in the first round.
		In this 1993 election, El Hadj Omar BONGO received 51.18% of the vote and thus defeated Paul M'BA ABESSOLE, his closest competitor with 26.51% of the vote.
		President since 1967, El Hadj Omar BONGO is one of Africa's longest serving national leaders.
	www.cnn.com /WORLD/election.watch/africa/gabon.html (104 words)

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		In its first multiparty election in Dec. 1993, Bongo received just over 51% of the vote, while the opposition candidate alleged fraud and tried to establish a rival government.
		In Dec. 1998, President Bongo, who had by then ruled the country for 31 years, was elected for an additional seven.
		In July 2003, the country's constitution was changed, allowing Bongo to be reelected indefinitely; that year, he changed his name again, to El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba.
	www.factmonster.com /ipa/A0107556.html (661 words)

	Gabon Africa Regional
		Only two autocratic presidents have ruled Gabon since independence from France in 1960.
		Gabon's current President, El Hadj Omar BONGO - one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world - has dominated Gabon's political scene for almost four decades.
		President BONGO introduced a nominal multiparty system and a new constitution in the early 1990s.
	infotut.com /reference/Regional/Africa/Gabon (153 words)

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		Statement by H.E. El Hadj Omar BONGO ONDIMBA, President of the Gabonese Republic
		10:30hrs : Council Session chaired by H.E. El Hadj Omar BONGO ONDIMBA, President of the Gabonese Republic.
		Omar Hassan Ahmed Elbashir, President of The Sudan.
	www.africa-union.org /PSC/homeen.htm (701 words)

	SUMMIT COMMUNIQUE CONGRATULATES PRESIDENTS OF GABON, EQUATORIAL GUINEA FOR PROGRESS TOWARDS PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF ...
		The Secretary-General congratulated President Bongo Ondimba and President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on their wisdom and their determination to find a peaceful solution to their border dispute. He also thanked them for their support for his mediation efforts, facilitated by his Special Adviser, Mr.
		The Secretary-General and the two Presidents noted with satisfaction that Gabon and Equatorial Guinea had already made considerable progress with the assistance of the United Nations. The Secretary-General emphasized that the efforts accomplished to date demonstrated that the two neighbouring States could work together to settle their dispute in a peaceful manner.
		President Bongo Ondimba and President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo reiterated their support for the Secretary-General’s mediation efforts, facilitated by his Special Adviser Mr.
	www.un.org /News/Press/docs/2006/sg2107.doc.htm (198 words)

	netcyclo: Gabon: Government
		Executive branch: chief of state: President El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba (since 2 December 1967)
		election results: President El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba reelected; percent of vote - El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba 66.6%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 16.5%, Fr.
		Legislative branch: bicameral legislature consists of the Senate (91 seats; members elected by members of municipal councils and departmental assemblies) and the National Assembly or Assemblee Nationale (120 seats; members are elected by direct, popular vote to serve five-year terms)
	www.netcyclo.com /places/polit/nations/gabon/ga-gov.htm (309 words)

	Top20Gabon.com - Your Top20 Guide to Gabon!
		When M'Ba died in 1967, Bongo replaced him as president, and has been the head of state ever since and also won re-election.
		President El Hadj Omar Bongo was re-elected in December 1998, obtaining 66% of the votes cast.
		Although the main opposition parties claimed that the elections had been manipulated, there was none of the civil disturbance that followed the 1993 election.
	www.top20gabon.com (892 words)

	Gabon Executive branch - Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		chief of state: President El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba (since 2 December 1967)
		election results: President El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba reelected; percent of vote - El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba 79.2%, Pierre MAMBOUNDOU 13.6%, Zacharie MYBOTO 6.6%
		Chief of state includes the name and title of the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved with the day-to-day activities of the government.
	www.indexmundi.com /gabon/executive_branch.html (265 words)

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	IFES Election Guide - Election Profile for Gabon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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		The last presidential election was held on December 5, 1993.
		In this election, El Hadj Omar BONGO received 51.18% of the vote and thus defeated Paul M'BA ABESSOLE, his closest competitor with 26.51% of the vote.
	www.electionguide.org /election.php?ID=928 (140 words)

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