Geographies in Depth
Africa’s role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Davos 2016: For the African continent, being part of this new economic revolution may seem full of challenges, yet it is most promising.
Ali Bongo Ondimba
Doctorate in Law, University of Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne. 1981, entered political life; 1984, founding Secretary-General, Political Bureau, Gabon Democratic Party; 1989-91, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabon; Member, National Assembly; 1996, Head, Higher Council of Islamic Affairs, Gabon; 1999-2009, Defence Minister, created Prytanée Military School and set up Army teaching hospital; since October 2009, President of Gabon, launched large-scale economic and infrastructure projects and political and administrative reforms. Spokesperson for Africa on biodiversity, following pan-African Conference on Biodiversity, Libreville. Composer of musical pieces, including for the trailer of the film Orega, directed by Marcel Sanja. Interests: history, football, classical music, jazz and bossa nova.
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