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Video: Gabon’s President, Ali Bongo, Appears in Public 10 Months after Stroke

President Ali Bongo of Gabon attended a ceremony in the capital Libreville today, marking his first live appearance in public nearly 10 months after suffering a stroke.

Bongo, whose steps appeared unsteady, leaned heavily on a walking stick as he shook hands with senior military officers at the event.

Bongo shaking hands with senior military officers

A video of the event was shared by AFP.

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