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Ali Bongo Ondimba (born 9 February 1959) is a prominent Gabonese politician and businessman. He served as the respected third President of Gabon for a remarkable period lasting from 2009 to 2023.
Ali Bongo’s notable connections lie in Gabonese Democratic Partyemphasized his dedication and commitment to his political career.
President of Gabon
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| First and last name: | Alain Bernard Bongo |
| Stage Name: | Ali Bongo Ondimba |
| Born: | February 9, 1959 (age 65) |
| Place of birth: | Brazzaville, Republic of Congo |
| Nationality: | Gabonese |
| Education: | Panthéon-Sorbonne University |
| Height: | 1.75 minutes |
| Parents: | Omar Bongo, Patience Dabany |
| Siblings: | Pascaline Bongo Ondimba, Albertine Amissa Bongo, Frédéric Bongo Ondimba |
| Couple: | Sylvia Bongo Ondimba (married 1989), Inge Lynn Collins Bongo (married 1994-2015) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| Children: | Malika Bongo Ondimba, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, Bilal Bongo, Jalil Bongo Valentin |
| Job: | Politician • Businessman |
| Net asset value: | 20 million dollars |
Early life and education
Ali Bongo Ondimba, the ousted president of Gabon, was born on February 9, 1959, in Brazzaville, the central city of the Republic of Congo. His birth name was Alain Bernard Bongo.
Ali Bongo’s father is Omar Bongo, former president and politician of Gabon, while his mother is Patience Dabany, former First Lady of Gabon.
Ali Bongo grew up with three siblings: Pascaline Bongo Ondimba, Albertine Amissa Bongo and Frédéric Bongo Ondimba. From 1977 to 1981, Ali Bongo attended Panthéon-Sorbonne University in Paris, France.
Career
After being appointed by his father as Foreign Minister in 1989, Ali Bongo served in this capacity until 1991, when he moved to a new role as a member of Parliament. Then, in 1999, he was entrusted with the post of Defense Minister.
After his father’s death in 2009, Bongo assumed the presidency through a highly contested election. In 2016, Ali Bongo was re-elected despite discrepancies in the voting process.
In 1996, the High Council of Muslims of Gabon (CSAIG) was established. In the parliamentary elections that same year, supporters of Defense Minister Idriss Ngari challenged President Ali Bongo for the PDG nomination, but Bongo was able to win and retain his seat with the help of his influential political ally, his uncle Jean-Boniface Assélé.
After being elected as the PDG’s candidate in Haut-Ogooué Province, Ali Bongo became a member of the National Assembly in December 2001. He further consolidated his position within the party by being elected vice president at the PDG’s VIII Ordinary Congress in July 2003.
Ali Bongo later played a key role in his father’s re-election campaign in the 2005 presidential election, serving as Youth Coordinator General. In recognition of his efforts, he was promoted to Minister of State on 21 January 2006, while continuing to serve as Minister of Defense.
Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba was placed under house arrest on August 30, 2023, while one of his sons was detained on charges of “treason,” according to military officers. The development comes shortly after military officers announced that they had successfully overthrown the Gabonese government.
Social Media
- Twitter handle: Ali Bongo Ondimba (@PresidentABO)
Personal life
Ali Bongo Ondimba, the current president of Gabon, has been married twice. In 1989, he married Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, a French citizen, and together they have four children: Malika Bongo Ondimba, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, Jalil Bongo Ondimba, and Bilal Bongo.
Ali Bongo remarried in 1994 to Inge Lynn Collins Bongo, an American from Los Angeles, and they divorced in 2015. Ali Bongo Ondimba, 65, celebrates his birthday on February 9 every year.
Net asset value
The current President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has an estimated net worth of $20 million.
This substantial income comes from a variety of sources, including his family business, Ali Bongo’s powerful position as President of the Republic, and his investments. All of these sources contribute to his overall financial situation.
