The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection on the existing disparity between rich and poor countries, on the misery of populations of the South.

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Globalization, far from putting an end to power diplomacy between States, has, on the contrary,...

Globalization, far from putting an end to power diplomacy between States, has, on the contrary,...

When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries...

When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries...

In spite of our poverty and our economic dependence, we do not have to give...

In spite of our poverty and our economic dependence, we do not have to give...

From the time of independences until the end of the Cold War, in spite of...

From the time of independences until the end of the Cold War, in spite of...

Because the world is in economic recession, which worsened since this drama happened, and our...

Because the world is in economic recession, which worsened since this drama happened, and our...

The introduction of political pluralism often quickly led to bad results.

The introduction of political pluralism often quickly led to bad results.

It is up to African leaders to show their will and political courage in order...

It is up to African leaders to show their will and political courage in order...

Therefore, every country has to understand that fighting against international terrorism is not for the...

Therefore, every country has to understand that fighting against international terrorism is not for the...

My actions to promote peace, the mediation missions which I carried out during many conflicts,...

My actions to promote peace, the mediation missions which I carried out during many conflicts,...

The free market economy is supposed to be the only path leading to the happiness...

The free market economy is supposed to be the only path leading to the happiness...

There is an idea of democracy produced by one-sided thinking.

There is an idea of democracy produced by one-sided thinking.

But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys...

But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys...

The birth of the African Union should encourage us to reexamine relations between African States.

The birth of the African Union should encourage us to reexamine relations between African States.

The African Union has to act in order to put an end to armed conflicts...

The African Union has to act in order to put an end to armed conflicts...

If the Soviet Union and the United States have not experienced direct military confrontations, on...

If the Soviet Union and the United States have not experienced direct military confrontations, on...

It is important to stress: Africa is also a victim of the September 11 attacks.

It is important to stress: Africa is also a victim of the September 11 attacks.

For about ten years now, the struggle for democracy and the respect of human rights...

For about ten years now, the struggle for democracy and the respect of human rights...

Do not forget that the Arab countries, starting with Algeria and Egypt, are the ones...

Do not forget that the Arab countries, starting with Algeria and Egypt, are the ones...

Instead of ideological objectives of a political nature, today we are faced with ideological objectives...

Instead of ideological objectives of a political nature, today we are faced with ideological objectives...

Certainly, Africa accounts for only l % of world trade, and we cannot assure our...

Certainly, Africa accounts for only l % of world trade, and we cannot assure our...