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A war of words within the government

The economy minister Regis Immongault is coming in for strong criticism from allies of Jean-Fidele Otandault, the budget minister. [...] (265 words)

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Ali Bongo gambles the lot to get back on track

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Ali Bongo pre-empts the IMF with a drastic austerity drive

Ali Bongo, a past master of divide and rule

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Freemasons divided over Ali Bongo

Bongo places his cronies as Freemason lodge chiefs

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