When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries of the North not only demonstrate generosity or solidarity, but also implement the principles of respecting and promoting human rights. — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries. — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
The birth of the African Union should encourage us to reexamine relations between African States. — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
I am in favor of complete freedom of information and of free access to the new communication tools, in particular the Internet. — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
Certainly, Africa accounts for only l % of world trade, and we cannot assure our development on our own. — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
The world is now aware that the most unavoidable and most dangerous weapon that exists is the blind decisiveness of a man ready to… — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
The principle of responsibility and collective sanctions is incompatible with the Western concept of justice. — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
The African Union has to act in order to put an end to armed conflicts that undermine the continent, to fight against the devastation… — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability. — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
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… — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
If the Soviet Union and the United States have not experienced direct military confrontations, on the other hand, they supported, armed and trained Africans,… — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries of the North not only demonstrate generosity or solidarity,… — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations… — Omar Bongo Copy Share Image
