But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability.

In brief, Western democracy, as other political models, is not exportable to all regions of the world.

Certainly, Africa accounts for only l % of world trade, and we cannot assure our development on our own.

In spite of our poverty and our economic dependence, we do not have to give in, neither because we are sometimes abandoned nor because of the wish of some nations to impose their economic or political models.

But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability.

It is important to stress: Africa is also a victim of the September 11 attacks.

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