"Far too many people forget far too quickly the lessons of life, peace, and sometimes governance of the men and women that Omar Bongo was able to give us."

"Rose Francine Rogombé took the oath of office as interim President of Gabon"

"I can tell you that I feel and live fully African to my core. I am convinced of the Africanness and Africanism of the sons and daughters of Africa who have understood that we have no choice but to succeed in this wonderful adventure."

"We want to devote a lot of energy so that Africa can talk and act, while making peace and development its main concerns."

"I solemnly pledge to dedicate all my strength to the welfare of the Gabonese people, striving to promote their well-being and shield them from harm, to uphold and protect the constitution and the rule of law, to fulfill my duties with integrity, and to act with fairness towards all."

"Any act of domestic violence against a spouse could also lead to divorce. We want to protect the family as a whole."

"Today, the husband is the head of the family, the wife must obey the husband and it is the husband who has the choice of residence”"

"It was time to strengthen this protection for women by progressively eliminating the discrimination and violence against them."