Gabon: On President Omar Bongo's death

Ground Report 5 months ago Region: Gabon

Sunday night, French media announced the death of President Omar Bongo of Gabon, who had spent 41 of his 73 years in power. French newspaper Le Point reported that they received news of his death, by cancer, in a private c... more

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Is Absolute Power on its Last Legs?

Finding Dulcinea a year ago Region: Tonga

Posted by Liz Colville to findingDulcinea Several nations long ruled by monarchies are abandoning them, many in favor of democracy. Other dictatorships have weakened. But a few strongholds of absolute power do remain. ... more

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