Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of former dictator Omar Bongo, addresses supporters during his final presidential campaign rally in Libreville, Gabon Saturday Aug. 29, 2009. The younger Bongo, 50, is running to replace his father, who ruled the central African nation for 41 years until his death in June, in presidential elections Sunday, Aug. 30. AP Photo logo AP Photo 30 months ago

Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of former dictator Omar Bongo, addresses supporters during his final presidential campaign rally in Libreville, Gabon Saturday Aug. 29, 2009. The younger Bongo, 50, is running to replace his father, who ruled the central African nation for 41 years until his death in June, in presidential elections Sunday, Aug. 30.

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