It is important to stress: Africa is also a victim of the September 11 attacks.

The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection on the existing disparity between rich and poor countries, on the misery of populations of the South.

But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability.

But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries.

But it is important to observe that when Europe or the United Nations impose sanctions that are supposed to be aimed against a certain regime, usually generally millions of people end up being directly punished.

It is important to prevent criminals capable of such inhuman behavior from taking advantage of this misery to justify their terrible acts.