In the absence of the 59-year-old, his brother Frederick is running things in Libreville.

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Ali Bongo was rushed to hospital in Riyadh on October 24th where he was attending an economic gathering.

It took days for his people to admit he was seriously ill and had undergone surgery.

The death of his father Omar Bongo, who was president for 42 years, was shrouded in secrecy nine years ago.

Ali Bongo  continued the dynasty after his father’s death.

Gabonese officials say the President is now off a respirator and well enough to take the journey to Rabat where he will recuperate.

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