Opposition demonstrators are targeting French concerns because of the long relationship between French leaders and the 42-year-rule of Gabonese President Omar Bongo.

VOA: standard.2009.09.05

The high court is expected to rule soon on a case unresolved from last term involving long-standing restrictions on corporations and labor unions contributing to political candidates.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

He called on a new generation of Africans to build democracy, create opportunity,fight corruption, and end the long cycle of strongman rule and conflict on the continent.

VOA: standard.2009.07.11