VIDEO: Gabon President Appears In Public 10 Months After Suffering Stroke

Gabonese President Ali Bongo has appeared live in public for the first time almost 10 months after suffering a stroke, walking with a stick as he attended ceremonies in the capital, Libreville.

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The 60-year-old, whose every move has been scrutinized for signs of ill health, attended commemorations on the eve of Gabon’s anniversary of independence from France in 1960, the AFP news agency reported on Friday.

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Speculation about Bongo’s ability to rule Gabon mounted after he suffered a stroke on October 24 while in Saudi Arabia. He was in the kingdom to attend an investment summit and speak alongside other leaders but was not seen during the discussion.

The appearance marked the first time Bongo had been seen in public outside the presidential palace since his illness in October last year, except for occasions that were filmed and edited by government or state media.

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Watch the video below:

President of Gabon appears in public for the first time in 10 months after rumours of his sickness. He is here inspecting a guard of honor. I love Africa my motherland.

Posted by Frank Mandela Bawumia on Saturday, August 17, 2019

Source: AfricaCelebrities.com