My father used to say I would inherit his house but not his seat. — Ali Bongo Ondimba Father Copy Share Image
One has to understand that what I really need the most is the support of my people. — Ali Bongo Ondimba Learning Copy Share Image
It's important to produce economic development. Fundamentalism develops even faster with misery. — Ali Bongo Ondimba Development Copy Share Image
For our part, Africa will make a significant contribution to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. — Ali Bongo Ondimba Africa Copy Share Image
I developed the armed forces, especially in a way that improved living and working conditions. My record is there. — Ali Bongo Ondimba Armed forces Copy Share Image
We have to diversify our economy. We have to create jobs. We have to focus on education, more training programmes. — Ali Bongo Ondimba Create Copy Share Image
Ever since I was defense minister, I have participated in global meetings on the issue of climate and security. — Ali Bongo Ondimba Climate Copy Share Image
Those who were fortunate enough to have the support of their parents or the state must in turn be generous, in solidarity,… — Ali Bongo Ondimba Hard Copy Share Image
Football, like no other sport, creates a sense of unity, equality, and inclusion. All of these are at the heart of my… — Ali Bongo Ondimba Equality Copy Share Image
As the leader of an oil-producing nation, I know how hard it can be to prioritize environmental issues, but the short-term risk… — Ali Bongo Ondimba Climate Copy Share Image
The international community doesn't cast a vote here. Gabonese people do, so I am accountable to them. They are the ones to… — Ali Bongo Ondimba Community Copy Share Image
After securing security, we can be confident that our achievements will be safeguarded and also have the capacity to construct infrastructure such… — Ali Bongo Ondimba Confidence Copy Share Image
I want to make sure that I fulfill the aspirations of the Gabonese people: to have access to a better life, job… — Ali Bongo Ondimba Aspirations Copy Share Image
Climate change is a security threat that Africans have had to deal with all of our lives. — Ali Bongo Ondimba Africans Copy Share Image
In my country, Gabon, entry into the digital age, which is the future, can be seen in numerous sectors - from telecommunications… — Ali Bongo Ondimba Age Copy Share Image
My government has taken significant measures to enable the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in our country. — Ali Bongo Ondimba Government Copy Share Image
As we look to the future, we cannot improve our living standards while simultaneously degrading the natural environment around us. — Ali Bongo Ondimba Future Copy Share Image
Although we live in a safe and stable country, Central Africa as a region has been held back by seemingly perpetual conflict… — Ali Bongo Ondimba Back Copy Share Image
Our elephants are under siege because of an illegal international market that has driven ivory prices in the region up significantly. I… — Ali Bongo Ondimba Community Copy Share Image
If every country's climate policy was driven purely by environmental science, we may have no need for international agreements. — Ali Bongo Ondimba Climate Copy Share Image
We are fighting corruption and all illegal activities and building a culture of transparency and ethical governance. — Ali Bongo Ondimba Corruption Copy Share Image
Talking about peace might not be exciting... some say you don't eat peace, but without peace, you don't eat at all. — Ali Bongo Ondimba About Copy Share Image
Building a 'Green Gabon' has always been a central pillar of my government, and in 2014, I introduced a new legal framework… — Ali Bongo Ondimba Climate Copy Share Image
We must be practical. Talking about trade and other nice things are more soothing to the ear than security. But it won't… — Ali Bongo Ondimba Cybersecurity Copy Share Image
I've decided with the full agreement of my wife Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and my children that my share of the inheritance will… — Ali Bongo Ondimba Children Copy Share Image
