In brief, Western democracy, as other political models, is not exportable to all regions of the world.

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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...

The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries.

The resources of our continent attract, more than ever, the interests of rich countries.

But it is important to observe that when Europe or the United Nations impose sanctions...

But it is important to observe that when Europe or the United Nations impose sanctions...

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...

I'm not aiming for the Nobel Peace Prize!

I'm not aiming for the Nobel Peace Prize!

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...

The world is now aware that the most unavoidable and most dangerous weapon that exists...

The world is now aware that the most unavoidable and most dangerous weapon that exists...

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

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

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Economic sanctions rarely achieve the desired results.

Economic sanctions rarely achieve the desired results.

The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection...

The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection...

In short, we have, among African countries, a duty of solidarity.

In short, we have, among African countries, a duty of solidarity.

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...

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...

But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for...

But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for...

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...