Omar Bongo Quotes

The African Union has to act in order to put an end to armed conflicts that undermine the continent, to fight against the devastation caused by AIDS and other contagious diseases, to promote sustainable development of its member states.

Globalization, far from putting an end to power diplomacy between States, has, on the contrary, intensified it.

In short, we have, among African countries, a duty of solidarity.

Certainly, Africa accounts for only l % of world trade, and we cannot assure our development on our own.

The most powerful State in the world, which up to now was relatively protected from terrorist violence, is no longer an inviolable sanctuary.

We do not control the trade of our resources, which are an important factor of prosperity for the dominant nations.