Gabonese President Omar Bongo Ondimba celebrates his 40th anniversary in power 02 December 2007 in Libreville. Bongo, who came to power on 02 December 1967 following the death of his predecessor Leon Mba, attended today a military parade held in the Gabonese capital on the occasion. Albert-Bernard Bongo, who will soon turn 72, became Omar after his conversion to Islam in 1973. Getty Images logo Getty Images 54 months ago

Gabonese President Omar Bongo Ondimba celebrates his 40th anniversary in power 02 December 2007 in Libreville. Bongo, who came to power on 02 December 1967 following the death of his predecessor Leon Mba, attended today a military parade held in the Gabonese capital on the occasion. Albert-Bernard Bongo, who will soon turn 72, became Omar after his conversion to Islam in 1973.

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