Description: (President of Gabon)
Ali Bongo Ondimba served as the third president of Gabon from 2009 to 2023. He was a member of the Gabonese Democratic Party and held key government positions, including Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy in the National Assembly, and Minister of Defense. Bongo won the 2009 presidential election after his father's passing and secured reelection in 2016 amid controversies. However, his presidency was cut short in 2023 when a military coup took place due to alleged election irregularities.