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Congo, Gabon
Bongo, Sassou, Oligui: presidential family reunites in Paris

President of Congo Denis Sassou-Nguesso in Paris on 23 May 2025. © Thomas Samson/AFP

The Congolese and Gabonese heads of state are both currently in Paris. Their trips to the French capital have coincided with that of Noureddin Bongo and his aunt Pascaline Bongo. This maneuvering has led to several very low-key meetings. [...]

Published on 23/05/2025 at 16:15 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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