About Martin Bongo
Born 1940. Martin Bongo is a politician, diplomat and minister.
Martin Bongo (July 4, 1940 – 18 November, 2023) was a Gabon political figure and diplomat. He was the Foreign Minister of Gabon from 1976 to 1989.
Bongo, a nephew of President Omar Bongo, was born in Lekei, located in Haut-Ogooué Province. In 1989, President Bongo appointed his son, Ali-Ben Bongo, to succeed Martin Bongo as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Who is Martin Bongo?
Gabonese politician
When was Martin Bongo born?
Martin Bongo was born on 4 July 1940.
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Martin Bongo is a politician, diplomat and minister.
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Martin Bongo's recorded nationality: Gabon.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martin Bongo. https://biography.guide/martin-bongo/
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