Gabon: Wife and son of former president Ali Bongo face corruption trial

Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and Noureddin Bongo Valentin, the wife and son of former Gabonese, president Ali Bongo, are being tried in absentia on corruption charges.

The trial opened on Monday before a special criminal court and will continue throughout the week.

Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and Noureddin Bongo Valentin are among 13 people accused of having misused the resources of the Gabonese presidency for their own gain.

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