Léon Mba, Gabon's first president, is a controversial figure in his country's political history. Accused by some of being a puppet of France, Mba played a major role in Gabon's political life. However, he is also criticized for maintaining close ties with France to the detriment of his country's sovereignty. He is one of the first pieces of the France-Africa (neocolonialism) puzzle.
He left his country's resources to the Caulons. Victim of a coup in 1964, who really is this man who handed power to Albert Bernard Bongo?
Léon Mba, Gabon's first president, is a controversial figure in his country's political history. Accused by some of being a puppet of France, Mba played a major role in Gabon's political life. However, he is also criticized for maintaining close ties with France to the detriment of his country's sovereignty. He is one of the first pieces of the France-Africa (neocolonialism) puzzle.
He left his country's resources to the Caulons. Victim of a coup in 1964, who really is this man who handed power to Albert Bernard Bongo?