Who was criticized for working for himself and not for Gabon?
Omar Bongo
Ali Bongo
Léon M'ba
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Answer
Omar Bongo, president of Gabon from 1967 to 2009, was criticized for enriching himself and his family while the country's people remained poor. He was accused of embezzling government funds, using public money to buy personal property, and awarding lucrative contracts to family members and friends. Bongo's government was also criticized for its human rights record, including the use of torture and arbitrary detention.
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