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Although Bongo was known as one of the most corrupt African rulers he also developed a reputation as a peacemaker for his attempts to bring together warring factions in Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, and Burundi. Also in 2000, Bongo personally bought thousands of dollars worth of computers and textbooks to end a student protest for better materials at Omar Bongo University (formerly the University of Gabon), the county’s only university which in 1978 was renamed in honor of Bongo. | Although Bongo was known as one of the most corrupt African rulers he also developed a reputation as a peacemaker for his attempts to bring together warring factions in Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, and Burundi. Also in 2000, Bongo personally bought thousands of dollars worth of computers and textbooks to end a student protest for better materials at Omar Bongo University (formerly the University of Gabon), the county’s only university which in 1978 was renamed in honor of Bongo. | ||
Omar Bongo died on June 9, 2009 in Spain. His body was flown back to Gabon where a state funeral was held. | Omar Bongo died on June 9, 2009 in Spain. His body was flown back to Gabon where a state funeral was held. His son, [[Ali Bongo Ondimba]], succeeded him as President of Gabon. | ||
[[Category:Modern Villains]] | [[Category:Modern Villains]] | ||