In this file picture taken on July 16, 1996 French President Jacques Chirac (L) and Omar Bongo, President of Gabon, tour 16 July 1996 Libreville in a official Rolls-Royce car during Chirac's two-day visit to Gabon. Gabon's President Omar Bongo Ondimba, Africa's longest serving leader, died at a clinic in Barcelona on June 8, 2009, Spanish media reported. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

In this file picture taken on July 16, 1996 French President Jacques Chirac (L) and Omar Bongo, President of Gabon, tour 16 July 1996 Libreville in a official Rolls-Royce car during Chirac's two-day visit to Gabon. Gabon's President Omar Bongo Ondimba, Africa's longest serving leader, died at a clinic in Barcelona on June 8, 2009, Spanish media reported.

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  10. Supporters of Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of former dictator Omar Bongo, leave 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of former dictator Omar Bongo, waves to supporters during a campaign rally in Ntoum, outside Libreville, Gabon Sunday Aug. 23, 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.
  13. Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of former dictator Omar Bongo, speaks during a campaign rally in Ntoum, outside Libreville, Gabon Sunday Aug. 23, 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.
  14. Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of former dictator Omar Bongo, speaks during a campaign rally in Ntoum, outside Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Aug. 23, 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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  16. Supporters of Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of former dictator Omar Bongo, attend a campaign rally in Ntoum, outside Libreville, Gabon Sunday Aug. 23, 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. Banner reads "With ABO the future of the youth of Ntoum is confident".

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