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Bongo and Sassou ready to bury hatchet

Gabonese president Ali Bongo (left) and his Congolese counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso in 2014.
Gabonese president Ali Bongo (left) and his Congolese counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso in 2014. © BRAHIM ADJI / AFP
The two presidents, who have been on frosty terms for years, hope to use the One Forest Summit in Libreville to set aside their grievances. One of the bones of contention has been the attitude of Sassou's grandson, whom Gabon believes is financing the political opposition from Brazzaville. [...] (792 words)
Issue dated 24/02/2023 Reading time 4 minutes Antoine Rolland, Joan Tilouine
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