Because the world is in economic recession, which worsened since this drama happened, and our country will bear the burden of all of these consequences.

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

We do not control the trade of our resources, which are an important factor of prosperity for the dominant nations.

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

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

But it is important to observe that when Europe or the United Nations impose sanctions that are supposed to be aimed against a certain regime, usually generally millions of people end up being directly punished.

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