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
