Son of ousted Gabon leader charged with corruption and embezzlement

Noureddin Bongo Valentin, the eldest son of ousted Gabonese president Ali Bongo, has been charged with corruption, embezzlement of public funds and money laundering. Several cabinet members were also indicted. Also in this edition: famine aid for Somalia is to be temporarily suspended after a UN probe found widespread theft and misuse of funds. Finally, Rwanda's President Paul Kagame will seek reelection next year after 23 years in power.

Sep 21, 2023 - 13:43
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Son of ousted Gabon leader charged with corruption and embezzlement
Noureddin Bongo Valentin, the eldest son of ousted Gabonese president Ali Bongo, has been charged with corruption, embezzlement of public funds and money laundering. Several cabinet members were also indicted. Also in this edition: famine aid for Somalia is to be temporarily suspended after a UN probe found widespread theft and misuse of funds. Finally, Rwanda's President Paul Kagame will seek reelection next year after 23 years in power.