Ali Bongo Ondimba

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ali Bongo Ondimba
Occupation	World Leader
Date Of Birth	Feb 9, 1959(1959-02-09)
Age	65
Birthplace	Brazzaville
Country	Congo Republic
Horoscope	Aquarius

Ali Bongo Ondimba Biography

Ali Bongo Ondimba is one of the most popular and richest World Leader who was born on February 9, 1959 in Brazzaville, Congo Republic. Congo-born Gabonese politician known for being the president of Gabon, a position he was elected to in 2009 after his father, Omar Bongo, died in office. He’d previously served as Minister of Defense.

He met Barack Obama at the White House in 2011.

Ali Bongo is the son of Omar Bongo, who was President of Gabon from 1967 until his death in 2009. During his father’s presidency, he was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1989 to 1991 and represented Bongoville as a Deputy in the National Assembly from 1991 to 1999; subsequently he was Minister of Defense from 1999 to 2009. Following his father’s death after 41 years in power, he was first elected in the August 2009 presidential election. He was re-elected in August 2016, in elections marred by numerous irregularities, arrests, human rights violations and post-election protests and violence. Bongo is also President of the Gabonese Democratic Party.

Bongo was educated at a private school in Neuilly, France, and then studied law at the Sorbonne and graduate for a Doctorate Degree at Wuhan University in China. In 1977, he released a funk album, A Brand New Man, produced by Charles Bobbit.

He married Slyvia Bongo in 1989 and has four children. His father was president of Gabon from 1967 until his death and he has two sisters.

Ali Bongo Ondimba Net Worth

Ali Bongo Ondimba is one of the richest World Leader from Congo Republic. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ali Bongo Ondimba 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended Pantheon-Sorbonne University in France before entering politics. He joined the Gabonese Democratic Party in 1981 and would eventually become president of the party.

Due to his nepotistic connections to government, his election was met with controversy and resulted in riots in Port-Gentil.

Ali Bongo Ondimba (born Alain Bernard Bongo; 9 February 1959), sometimes known as Ali Bongo, is a Gabonese politician who has been President of Gabon since October 2009.

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Who is Ali Bongo Ondimba Dating?

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Bongo became President of the Higher Council of Islamic Affairs of Gabon (Conseil supérieur des affaires islamiques du Gabon, CSAIG) in 1996. Prior to the December 1996 parliamentary election, a supporter of Defense Minister Idriss Ngari challenged Bongo for the PDG nomination to his parliamentary seat, but Bongo was successful in winning the nomination and retaining the seat. In surviving that challenge, he benefited from the assistance of his maternal uncle Jean-Boniface Assélé, one of his key political allies. After over seven years as a Deputy, Bongo was appointed to the government as Minister of National Defense on 25 January 1999.

Facts & Trivia

Ali Ranked on the list of most popular World Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Congo Republic. Ali Bongo Ondimba celebrates birthday on February 9 of every year.

Bongo was re-elected to the National Assembly in the December 2006 parliamentary election as a PDG candidate in Haut-Ogooué Province. He retained his post as Minister of State for National Defense after that election, although he was subsequently reduced to the rank of ordinary Minister on 28 December 2007. At the PDG’s Ninth Ordinary Congress in September 2008, he was re-elected as a Vice-President of the PDG.

Top Facts about Ali Bongo Ondimba

1. Ali Bongo Ondimba has been President of Gabon since 2009.
2. He succeeded his father, Omar Bongo, who ruled for 41 years.
3. Ali Bongo won a controversial election in 2016 amid allegations of fraud.
4. His health has been a topic of speculation after suffering a stroke in 2018.
5. Gabon is one of Africa’s top oil producers under his leadership.
6. The country has faced economic challenges and protests during his tenure.
7. He has implemented policies to promote sustainable development and conservation efforts.
8. Ali Bongo is known for his interest in music and was previously a guitarist in a band.
9. He holds degrees from prestigious universities including Harvard and Sorbonne.
10. His government has faced criticism for human rights abuses and censorship of the media.

Where is Ali Bongo now?

On 29 November 2018 Bongo was transferred to a military hospital in Rabat to continue recovery. On 9 December 2018 it was reported by Gabon’s Vice President Moussavou that Bongo suffered a stroke in Riyadh and has since left the hospital in Rabat and is currently recovering at a private residence in Rabat.

Where was Ali Bongo Ondimba born?

Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

How many presidents has Gabon had?

The president of Gabon is the head of state of Gabon. A total of three people have served as president (not counting two acting presidents) since the post was formed in 1960.

Is Gabon a democracy?

Under the 1961 constitution (revised in 1975 and rewritten in 1991), Gabon became a republic with a presidential form of government. The National Assembly of Gabon has 120 deputies elected for a five-year term. The president is elected by universal suffrage for a seven-year term.

Is Gabon poor or rich?

Gabon is an upper-middle-income country. The fifth largest oil producer in Africa, it has had strong economic growth over the past decade, driven by its production of oil and manganese. The oil sector has accounted for 80% of exports, 45% of GDP, and 60% of fiscal revenue on average over the past five years.