When was Ali Bongo born?

Ali Bongo was born on 9 February 1959 in Brazzaville.

What positions has Ali Bongo held?

Positions held by Ali Bongo include: President of Gabon (2009–2023); Minister for Foreign Affairs of Gabon (1989–1991).

Where did Ali Bongo study?

Ali Bongo was educated at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne.

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Ali Bongo

President of Gabon (2009–2023)

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Ali Bongo Ondimba is a Gabonese former politician and dictator who was the third president of Gabon from 2009 until he was deposed in a coup in 2023. A member of the Gabonese Democratic Party, Bongo is the son of Omar Bongo, who was president from 1967 until his death in 2009.

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Born: 9 February 1959 wd
Place of birth: Brazzaville wd
Citizenship: Gabon wd
Occupation: diplomat, politician, lawyer, minister wd
Political party: Gabonese Democratic Party wd
Education: University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne wd
Spouse: Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, Inge Lynn Collins Bongo wd
Official website: presidentalibongo.com wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

President of Gabon (16 October 2009 – 30 August 2023)
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Gabon (1989–1991)

Awards wd

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
honorary doctor of the Wuhan University (2018)
Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit

Questions

When was Ali Bongo born?: Ali Bongo was born on 9 February 1959 in Brazzaville.
What positions has Ali Bongo held?: Positions held by Ali Bongo include: President of Gabon (2009–2023); Minister for Foreign Affairs of Gabon (1989–1991).
Where did Ali Bongo study?: Ali Bongo was educated at University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne.

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Last updated 3 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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